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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A7 III

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Sony Alpha A7 III front
Portability
63
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A7 III Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched October 2020
  • Succeeded the Nikon Z6
Sony A7 III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Succeeded the Sony A7 II
  • Successor is Sony A7 IV
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A7 III Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Nikon Z6 II versus Sony A7 III, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Z6 II (25MP) and the A7 III (24MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The Z6 II was manufactured 2 years later than the A7 III and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Z6 II matches up versus the A7 III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Sony A7 III

 Z6 II A7 III 
LaunchedOctober 2020February 2018More recent by 32 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k922kCrisper screen (+1178k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Nikon Z6 II

 A7 III Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Sony A7 III

 Z6 II A7 III 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A7 III Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Nikon Z6 II offers external measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 III has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Compare the Nikon Z6 II versus Sony A7 III in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Z6 II versus the A7 III.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A7 III size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and A7 III is 61 and 63 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A7 III top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A7 III Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z6 II and A7 III.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon Z6 II to deliver greater detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent Z6 II provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A7 III sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A7 III Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A7 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z6 II
Portrait photography with Sony A7 III
86
focusing manually
sensor resolution is excellent (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
84
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Street photography info
Sony A7 III Street photography info
78
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
has focus via touch
environment proofing
above average ISO range (51,200)
78
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
includes touch focus
weather proof
great high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z6 II
Sports photography with Sony A7 III
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is excellent (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect auto focus
terrible battery power (410 per charge)
87
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery pack (610 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Travel photography info
Sony A7 III Travel photography info
66
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
sensor resolution is excellent (25 megapixels)
terrible battery power (410 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
73
good battery pack (610 per charge)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
includes touch focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7 III as a Landscape photography camera
82
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is excellent (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
two card slots
terrible battery power (410 shots)
85
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
good battery pack (610 CIPA)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Vlogging details
Sony A7 III Vlogging details
36
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
36
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone support
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A7 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Sony A7 III
 Nikon Z6 Mark IISony Alpha A7 III
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z6 Mark II Sony Alpha A7 III
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2020-10-14 2018-02-27
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 25MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6048 x 4024 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 51200 51200
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 273 693
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Sony E
Amount of lenses 15 121
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705 gr (1.55 lbs) 650 gr (1.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 96
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 3730
Other
Battery life 410 photographs 610 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage CFexpress Type B / XQD SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Two Two
Pricing at release $1,997 $1,998