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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A7S

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Sony Alpha A7S front
Portability
77
Imaging
60
Features
73
Overall
65

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A7S Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase 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
  • Older Model is Nikon Z6
Sony A7S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 409600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Introduced April 2014
  • Replacement is Sony A7S II
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A7S Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Nikon Z6 II versus Sony A7S, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and A7S (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The Z6 II was introduced 6 years later than the A7S and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Z6 II matches up against the A7S when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Sony A7S

 Z6 II A7S 
IntroducedOctober 2020April 2014Fresher by 80 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1230kClearer display (+870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Nikon Z6 II

 A7S Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Sony A7S

 Z6 II A7S 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Nikon Z6 II has external dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Sony A7S has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z6 II versus Sony A7S in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z6 II vs the A7S.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A7S size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 II and A7S is 61 and 77 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A7S top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z6 II and A7S.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon Z6 II to result in extra detail using its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger Z6 II will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A7S sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A7S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7S as a Portrait photography camera
86
you can focus manually
fantastic MP (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
68
you can focus manually
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Street photography features
Sony A7S Street photography features
78
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
weather sealing
good ISO range (51,200)
76
has a tilting screen
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
lighter than others (489g)
good ISO range (409,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7S as a Sports photography camera
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
not so great battery pack (410 per charge)
52
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
bad battery pack (360 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Travel photography information
Sony A7S Travel photography information
66
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
fantastic MP (25 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (410 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
58
lighter than others (489 grams)
weather proof
bad battery pack (360 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography information
Sony A7S Landscape photography information
82
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
not so great battery pack (410 per charge)
66
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good ISO range (409,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
bad battery pack (360 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Vlogging features
Sony A7S Vlogging features
36
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic jack
does not contain selfie friendly screen
34
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic jack
lighter than others (489 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A7S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Sony A7S
 Nikon Z6 Mark IISony Alpha A7S
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z6 Mark II Sony Alpha A7S
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-10-14 2014-04-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 25MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6048 x 4024 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 51200 409600
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 273 25
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Sony E
Number of lenses 15 121
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 14.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 seconds -
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, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705 gr (1.55 lb) 489 gr (1.08 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 87
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 3702
Other
Battery life 410 shots 360 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage CFexpress Type B / XQD SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Dual Single
Pricing at release $1,997 $1,998