Nikon Z7 vs Sony W810

The following is a extended analysis of the Nikon Z7 versus Sony W810, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and W810 (20MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and W810 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The Z7 was brought out 4 years after the W810 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Z7 matches up versus the W810 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The entire galleries are available at Nikon Z7 Gallery and Sony W810 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z7 has physical dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Sony W810 has proportions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check out the Nikon Z7 versus Sony W810 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Z7 vs the W810.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Z7 and W810 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 and W810.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z7 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z7 will offer greater detail having its extra 26MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent Z7 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.