Nikon Z7 vs Sony A55

Let's examine more closely at the Nikon Z7 versus Sony A55, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and A55 (16MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and A55 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z7 was manufactured 8 years later than the A55 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Z7 matches up versus the A55 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z7 and Sony SLT-A55. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon Z7 Gallery and Sony A55 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z7 offers outside measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Sony A55 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Examine the Nikon Z7 versus Sony A55 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Z7 versus the A55.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 and A55 is 62 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 and A55.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z7 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z7 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 30MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The younger Z7 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.