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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A7S II

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Sony Alpha A7S II front
Portability
68
Imaging
61
Features
76
Overall
67

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A7S II Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase 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
  • Older Model is Nikon Z6
Sony A7S II
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Increase to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Released October 2015
  • Earlier Model is Sony A7S
  • Refreshed by Sony A7S III
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A7S II Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon Z6 II versus Sony A7S II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and A7S II (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (Full frame).

Photography Glossary

The Z6 II was revealed 5 years later than the A7S II and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Z6 II grades versus the A7S II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Sony A7S II

 Z6 II A7S II 
ReleasedOctober 2020October 2015More recent by 61 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1229kSharper display (+871k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Nikon Z6 II

 A7S II Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Sony A7S II

 Z6 II A7S II 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A7S II Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon Z6 II features external 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 A7S II has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

See the Nikon Z6 II versus Sony A7S II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Z6 II versus the A7S II.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A7S II size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 II and A7S II is 61 and 68 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A7S II top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A7S II Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z6 II and A7S II.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon Z6 II to give you extra detail because of its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern Z6 II provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A7S II sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A7S II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z6 II
Portrait photography with Sony A7S II
86
manual focus
excellent resolution (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
68
you can focus manually
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z6 II
Street photography with Sony A7S II
78
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
weather sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
78
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
very good high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Sports photography information
Sony A7S II Sports photography information
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent resolution (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
not so great battery pack (410 CIPA)
58
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
bad battery pack (370 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z6 II
Travel photography with Sony A7S II
66
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
excellent resolution (25 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (410 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
49
environment proof
bad battery pack (370 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7S II as a Landscape photography camera
82
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent resolution (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
two card slots
not so great battery pack (410 CIPA)
71
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
megapixel count low (12MP)
bad battery pack (370 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Vlogging details
Sony A7S II Vlogging details
36
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone socket
does not have a selfie friendly display
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic port
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A7S II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Sony A7S II
 Nikon Z6 Mark IISony Alpha A7S II
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z6 Mark II Sony Alpha A7S II
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2020-10-14 2015-10-12
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 25MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6048 x 4024 4240 x 2832
Max native ISO 51200 102400
Max enhanced ISO 204800 409600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 273 169
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Sony E
Available lenses 15 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.78x
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
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps])
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705g (1.55 lbs) 627g (1.38 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 2993
Other
Battery life 410 shots 370 shots
Battery form 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 recording With downloadable app
Storage media CFexpress Type B / XQD SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 2 1
Launch price $1,997 $2,767