Nikon Z7 vs Sony WX80

Here is a extended comparison of the Nikon Z7 vs Sony WX80, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and WX80 (16MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and WX80 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z7 was introduced 5 years later than the WX80 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the Z7 grades vs the WX80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon Z7 Gallery & Sony WX80 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z7 enjoys 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) whilst the Sony WX80 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z7 compared to the WX80.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 and WX80 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 and WX80.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z7 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon Z7 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 30MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The younger Z7 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.