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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A7c

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Sony Alpha A7c front
Portability
78
Imaging
77
Features
88
Overall
81

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A7c Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise 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
  • Released October 2020
  • Previous Model is Nikon Z6
Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Launched September 2020
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A7c Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Nikon Z6 II versus Sony A7c, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the Z6 II (25MP) and the A7c (24MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The Z6 II was brought out within a month of the A7c so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Z6 II matches up versus the A7c in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Sony A7c

 Z6 II A7c 
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k922kClearer display (+1178k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Nikon Z6 II

 A7c Z6 II 
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Sony A7c

 Z6 II A7c 
LaunchedOctober 2020September 2020Same generation
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon Z6 II features outer measurements 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 A7c has specifications of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

Look at the Nikon Z6 II versus Sony A7c in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Z6 II vs the A7c.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A7c size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 II and A7c is 61 and 78 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A7c top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z6 II and A7c.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon Z6 II to show greater detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A7c sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A7c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7c as a Portrait photography camera
86
manual focus
megapixel count excellent (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
79
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Street photography highlights
Sony A7c Street photography highlights
78
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
provides focus by touch
weather proof
very good high ISO (51,200)
85
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
has focus via touch
weather sealing
good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7c as a Sports photography camera
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
low battery (410 CIPA)
88
quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery (740 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Travel photography details
Sony A7c Travel photography details
66
weather proof
supports bluetooth
provides focus by touch
megapixel count excellent (25 megapixels)
low battery (410 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
86
better than average battery (740 CIPA)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
good MP (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z6 II
Landscape photography with Sony A7c
82
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather proof
has double storage slots
low battery (410 CIPA)
88
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
better than average battery (740 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7c as a Vlogging camera
36
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic port
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
86
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic jack
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A7c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Sony A7c
 Nikon Z6 Mark IISony Alpha A7c
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z6 Mark II Sony Alpha A7c
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2020-10-14 2020-09-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-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 area 858.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6048 x 4024 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 51200 51200
Max boosted ISO 204800 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 273 693
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Sony E
Available lenses 15 122
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully articulated
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.59x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 14.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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 no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705g (1.55 lb) 509g (1.12 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4")
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 photographs 740 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage CFexpress Type B / XQD SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Dual Single
Retail price $1,997 $1,800