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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A9

Portability
61 Imaging
77 Features
89 Overall
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Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Sony Alpha A9 front
Portability
65 Imaging
74 Features
93 Overall
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A9 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump 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
  • Introduced October 2020
  • Succeeded the Nikon Z6
Sony A9
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
  • Introduced April 2017
  • Refreshed by Sony A9 II
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A9 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Nikon Z6 II versus Sony A9, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Z6 II (25MP) and the A9 (24MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The Z6 II was revealed 3 years after the A9 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Z6 II scores vs the A9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Sony A9

		

		

			
 Z6 II A9 
IntroducedOctober 2020April 2017More modern by 43 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1440kClearer display (+660k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Nikon Z6 II

		

		

			
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Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Sony A9

		

		

			
 Z6 II A9 
Manually focus  More exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A9 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon Z6 II enjoys exterior measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Sony A9 has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") having a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon Z6 II versus Sony A9 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Z6 II versus the A9.
Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A9 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 II and A9 is 61 and 65 respectively.
Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A9 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A9 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Z6 II and A9.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon Z6 II to resolve more detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger Z6 II will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
	
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A9 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Nikon Z6 II as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony A9 as a Portrait photography camera
86
 focusing manually
 excellent sensor resolution (25MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 includes face detect focusing
 supports RAW formats
84
 you can focus manually
 megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 supports face detection focus
 saves RAW files
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Street Comparison
Nikon Z6 II Street photography factors
Sony A9 Street photography factors
78
 tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 supports RAW formats
 features focus by touch
 environment sealing
 good high ISO (51,200)
79
 screen tilts
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 saves RAW files
 has focus via touch
 environment proofing
 above average ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison
Nikon Z6 II Sports photography factors
Sony A9 Sports photography factors
82
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 excellent sensor resolution (25MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 includes tracking focus
 environment sealing
 supports phase detect AF
 bad battery pack (410 per charge)
87
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
 fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count decent (24MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 supports tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 good battery (650 CIPA)
 has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Nikon Z6 II as a Travel photography camera
 Sony A9 as a Travel photography camera
66
 environment sealing
 has bluetooth
 features focus by touch
 excellent sensor resolution (25MP)
 bad battery pack (410 CIPA)
 screen is not selfie friendly
74
 good battery (650 per charge)
 environment proofing
 supports bluetooth
 has focus via touch
 megapixel count decent (24MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
 Nikon Z6 II as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony A9 as a Landscape photography camera
82
 focusing manually
 change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 excellent sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 good high ISO (51,200)
 supports RAW formats
 environment sealing
 has dual storage slots
 bad battery pack (410 per charge)
86
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 above average ISO range (51,200)
 saves RAW files
 environment proofing
 good battery (650 shots)
 two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon Z6 II Vlogging factors
Sony A9 Vlogging factors
36
 touchscreen functionality
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detect focusing
 high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 comes with mic jack
 screen is not selfie friendly
37
 has touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detection focus
 good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 has external mic socket
 screen isn't selfie friendly
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A9 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Sony A9
 Nikon Z6 Mark IISony Alpha A9
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z6 Mark II Sony Alpha A9
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-10-14 2017-04-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 6048 x 4024 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 51200 51200
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Minimum boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 273 693
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Sony E
Amount of lenses 15 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 2,100k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 3,686k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 14.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
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 Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 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 -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 705g (1.55 lb) 673g (1.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 92
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 3517
Other
Battery life 410 shots 650 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage CFexpress Type B / XQD Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots Two Two
Launch cost $1,997 $4,498