Nikon Z7 vs Sony WX70

The following is a extended analysis of the Nikon Z7 vs Sony WX70, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and WX70 (16MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and WX70 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z7 was brought out 6 years after the WX70 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Z7 grades versus the WX70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The entire galleries are available at Nikon Z7 Gallery & Sony WX70 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z7 offers outside measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Sony WX70 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Z7 versus the WX70.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 and WX70 is 62 and 97 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The picture here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 and WX70.

All in all, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z7 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Nikon Z7 will offer you extra detail having its extra 30MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger Z7 will have a benefit in sensor technology.