Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A7 IV

Lets look a bit more closely at the Nikon Z6 II versus Sony A7 IV, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and A7 IV (33MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (Full frame).

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The Z6 II was released 12 months prior to the A7 IV and they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Z6 II grades against the A7 IV in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z6 Mark II & Sony Alpha A7 IV. The complete galleries are available at Nikon Z6 II Gallery & Sony A7 IV Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z6 II has exterior measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Sony A7 IV has measurements of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

Compare the Nikon Z6 II versus Sony A7 IV in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Z6 II compared to the A7 IV.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 II and A7 IV is 61 and 61 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The picture underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z6 II and A7 IV.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony A7 IV to give greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged Z6 II is going to be behind in sensor innovation.