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Nikon Z7 vs Sony WX10

Portability
62
Imaging
79
Features
89
Overall
83
Nikon Z7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Nikon Z7 vs Sony WX10 Key Specs

Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Launched August 2018
  • Replacement is Nikon Z7 II
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Nikon Z7 vs Sony WX10 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon Z7 vs Sony WX10, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and WX10 (16MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and WX10 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z7 was unveiled 7 years later than the WX10 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the Z7 grades versus the WX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Sony WX10

 Z7 WX10 
RevealedAugust 2018January 2011More recent by 93 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.4")
Screen resolution2100k460kSharper screen (+1640k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Nikon Z7

 WX10 Z7 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Sony WX10

 Z7 WX10 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon Z7 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z7 comes with physical measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Sony WX10 has measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check the Nikon Z7 vs Sony WX10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Z7 against the WX10.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z7 and WX10 is 62 and 95 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to see the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 and WX10.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z7 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z7 will resolve extra detail having an extra 30 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher Z7 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z7
Portrait photography with Sony WX10
87
you can focus manually
fantastic megapixels (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
39
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Street photography camera
79
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
offers focus via touch
environment proof
good high ISO (25,600)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 Sports photography advice
Sony WX10 Sports photography advice
83
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect AF
terrible battery (330 shots)
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z7
Travel photography with Sony WX10
67
environment proof
has bluetooth
offers focus via touch
fantastic megapixels (46MP)
terrible battery (330 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
65
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z7
Landscape photography with Sony WX10
83
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
terrible battery (330 CIPA)
50
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 Vlogging advice
Sony WX10 Vlogging advice
36
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
32
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
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Nikon Z7 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Sony WX10
 Nikon Z7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2018-08-23 2011-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 46MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 8256 x 5504 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 493 9
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-168mm (7.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 2.8"
Resolution of screen 2,100k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.10 m
Flash options 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 Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 grams (1.49 lb) 161 grams (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type XQD card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $2,797 $200