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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A7R V

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Sony Alpha A7R V front
Portability
60
Imaging
84
Features
96
Overall
88

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A7R V Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released October 2020
  • Old Model is Nikon Z6
Sony A7R V
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 723g - 131 x 97 x 82mm
  • Introduced October 2022
  • Earlier Model is Sony A7R IV
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A7R V Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A7R V, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and A7R V (61MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The Z6 II was unveiled 24 months earlier than the A7R V making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Z6 II matches up versus the A7R V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Sony A7R V

 Z6 II A7R V 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R V over the Nikon Z6 II

 A7R V Z6 II 
IntroducedOctober 2022October 2020More recent by 24 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution2360k2100kSharper display (+260k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Sony A7R V

 Z6 II A7R V 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display dimensions3.2"3.20"Equal display dimensions
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A7R V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z6 II provides physical dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R V has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 723 grams (1.59 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Z6 II vs the A7R V.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A7R V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and A7R V is 61 and 60 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A7R V top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A7R V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The visual here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z6 II and A7R V.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony A7R V to provide you with more detail having an extra 36 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The older Z6 II will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A7R V sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A7R V Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography info
Sony A7R V Portrait photography info
86
manual focus
excellent MP (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW formats
90
manual focus
MP count high (61MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Street photography factors
Sony A7R V Street photography factors
78
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
features touch to focus
weather sealing
good ISO range (51,200)
79
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
features focus by touch
weather sealing
good ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Sports photography advice
Sony A7R V Sports photography advice
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
bad battery pack (410 CIPA)
92
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (61MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery power (600 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Travel photography information
Sony A7R V Travel photography information
66
weather sealing
has bluetooth
features touch to focus
excellent MP (25MP)
bad battery pack (410 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
80
great battery power (600 CIPA)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
features focus by touch
MP count high (61 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z6 II
Landscape photography with Sony A7R V
82
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
bad battery pack (410 per charge)
89
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3.20")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (61 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (32,000)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
great battery power (600 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Vlogging information
Sony A7R V Vlogging information
36
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
80
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (7680 x 4320 pixels)
comes with mic jack
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A7R V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Sony A7R V
 Nikon Z6 Mark IISony Alpha A7R V
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z6 Mark II Sony Alpha A7R V
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2020-10-14 2022-10-26
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 surface area 858.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 25MP 61MP
Anti aliasing 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
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 273 693
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Sony E
Available lenses 15 187
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully articulated
Display size 3.2 inches 3.20 inches
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 9,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.9x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 14.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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 Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 7680x4320 ( 25p, 23.98)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 7680x4320
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705 grams (1.55 pounds) 723 grams (1.59 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 131 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 shots 600 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media CFexpress Type B / XQD Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots Dual Dual
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