Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A7S
Portability
61 Imaging
77 Features
89 Overall
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61 Imaging
77 Features
89 Overall
81
Portability
77 Imaging
60 Features
73 Overall
65
77 Imaging
60 Features
73 Overall
65
Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A7S Key Specs
Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
(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)
(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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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).
Photography GlossaryThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | October 2020 |  | April 2014 | Fresher by 80 months |
| Display dimensions | 3.2" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 2100k |  | 1230k | Clearer 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 type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting 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.
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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon Z6 II as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7S as a Portrait photography camera
you can focus manually
fantastic MP (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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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Nikon Z6 II Street photography features
Sony A7S Street photography features
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)
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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Nikon Z6 II as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7S as a Sports photography camera
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)
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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Nikon Z6 II Travel photography information
Sony A7S Travel photography information
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
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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Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography information
Sony A7S Landscape photography information
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)
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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Nikon Z6 II Vlogging features
Sony A7S Vlogging features
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
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
| Nikon Z6 Mark II | Sony 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 |