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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A7R III

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Sony Alpha A7R III front
Portability
63
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A7R III Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push 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
  • Revealed October 2020
  • Replaced the Nikon Z6
Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Launched October 2017
  • Previous Model is Sony A7R II
  • Updated by Sony A7R IV
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A7R III Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Nikon Z6 II versus Sony A7R III, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and A7R III (42MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (Full frame).

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The Z6 II was unveiled 3 years after the A7R III which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the Z6 II matches up vs the A7R III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Sony A7R III

 Z6 II A7R III 
LaunchedOctober 2020October 2017Newer by 37 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1440kSharper screen (+660k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Nikon Z6 II

 A7R III Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Sony A7R III

 Z6 II A7R III 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A7R III Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z6 II features outside dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Sony A7R III has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z6 II versus Sony A7R III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Z6 II versus the A7R III.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A7R III size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 II and A7R III is 61 and 63 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A7R III top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A7R III Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z6 II and A7R III.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony A7R III to offer you more detail having an extra 17MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher Z6 II should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A7R III sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A7R III Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A7R III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z6 II
Portrait photography with Sony A7R III
86
has manual focus
high MP (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
86
has manual focus
high megapixels (42MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Street photography information
Sony A7R III Street photography information
78
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
includes focus by touch
environment proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
79
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
has touch to focus
weather proofing
great ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Sports photography highlights
Sony A7R III Sports photography highlights
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
bad battery (410 CIPA)
89
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (42MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery (650 shots)
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Travel photography factors
Sony A7R III Travel photography factors
66
environment proof
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
high MP (25 megapixels)
bad battery (410 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
74
great battery (650 per charge)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
has touch to focus
high megapixels (42MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography highlights
Sony A7R III Landscape photography highlights
82
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment proof
two card slots
bad battery (410 shots)
87
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (42MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
great ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
great battery (650 CIPA)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7R III as a Vlogging camera
36
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
37
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A7R III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Sony A7R III
 Nikon Z6 Mark IISony Alpha A7R III
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z6 Mark II Sony Alpha A7R III
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-10-14 2017-10-25
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixels 42 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6048 x 4024 7952 x 5304
Maximum native ISO 51200 32000
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 273 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Sony E
Total lenses 15 121
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 3,686 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 14.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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 Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705 grams (1.55 pounds) 657 grams (1.45 pounds)
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 All around score not tested 100
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.7
DXO Low light score not tested 3523
Other
Battery life 410 pictures 650 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - 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 Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one)
Card slots Two Two
Pricing at launch $1,997 $2,800