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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A7R IV

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
Portability
62
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A7R IV 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
  • Superseded the Nikon Z6
Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
  • Announced July 2019
  • Older Model is Sony A7R III
  • Refreshed by Sony A7R V
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A7R IV Overview

Here, we are looking at the Nikon Z6 II versus Sony A7R IV, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and A7R IV (61MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The Z6 II was launched 16 months later than the A7R IV making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Z6 II matches up against the A7R IV for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Sony A7R IV

 Z6 II A7R IV 
AnnouncedOctober 2020July 2019Fresher by 16 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1440kCrisper display (+660k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Nikon Z6 II

 A7R IV Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Sony A7R IV

 Z6 II A7R IV 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A7R IV Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z6 II offers physical measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Sony A7R IV has dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

Compare the Nikon Z6 II versus Sony A7R IV in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Z6 II against the A7R IV.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A7R IV size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and A7R IV is 61 and 62 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A7R IV top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A7R IV Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The graphic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z6 II and A7R IV.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony A7R IV to give extra detail utilizing its extra 36 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Z6 II provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A7R IV sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A7R IV Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography details
Sony A7R IV Portrait photography details
86
has manual focus
megapixel count great (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
88
has manual focus
excellent MP (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Street photography info
Sony A7R IV Street photography info
78
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
environment proof
very good ISO range (51,200)
79
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
environment proof
above average ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7R IV as a Sports photography camera
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
terrible battery power (410 CIPA)
90
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proof
good battery power (670 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Travel photography factors
Sony A7R IV Travel photography factors
66
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count great (25 megapixels)
terrible battery power (410 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
74
good battery power (670 per charge)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
excellent MP (61MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography factors
Sony A7R IV Landscape photography factors
82
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
has double storage slots
terrible battery power (410 CIPA)
88
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no low pass filter
above average ISO range (32,000)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
good battery power (670 shots)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z6 II
Vlogging with Sony A7R IV
36
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
37
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A7R IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Sony A7R IV
 Nikon Z6 Mark IISony Alpha A7R IV
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z6 Mark II Sony Alpha A7R IV
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2020-10-14 2019-07-16
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 dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 25MP 61MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6048 x 4024 9504 x 6336
Max native ISO 51200 32000
Max boosted ISO 204800 102800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 273 567
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Sony E
Total lenses 15 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 2,100k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 5,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705 grams (1.55 lbs) 665 grams (1.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 99
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 3344
Other
Battery life 410 images 670 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage CFexpress Type B / XQD Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots 2 2
Retail cost $1,997 $3,498