Nikon Z7 vs Sony W320
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Nikon Z7 vs Sony W320 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
- Introduced August 2018
- Later Model is Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
- Released January 2010

Nikon Z7 vs Sony W320 Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Nikon Z7 vs Sony W320, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and W320 (14MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and W320 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

The Z7 was revealed 8 years later than the W320 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Z7 grades vs the W320 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony W320 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon Z7 Gallery and Sony W320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Sony W320
Z7 | W320 | |||
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Released | August 2018 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 105 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+1870k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Nikon Z7
W320 | Z7 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Sony W320
Z7 | W320 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Nikon Z7 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 offers physical dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Sony W320 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Examine the Nikon Z7 vs Sony W320 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Z7 against the W320.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 and W320 is 62 and 97 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The photograph below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 and W320.
To sum up, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z7 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z7 will offer extra detail because of its extra 32 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern Z7 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon Z7 vs Sony W320 Specifications
Nikon Z7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Z7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2018-08-23 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 858.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 46MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 8256 x 5504 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 32 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 493 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 4cm |
Amount of lenses | 15 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.2" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 2,100 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 1s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 4.80 m |
Flash settings | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/200s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 675 gr (1.49 lbs) | 117 gr (0.26 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") | 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 99 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 26.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 2668 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 pictures | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | XQD card | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $2,797 | $269 |