Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A9 II
Portability
61 Imaging
77 Features
89 Overall
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61 Imaging
77 Features
89 Overall
81
Portability
62 Imaging
75 Features
93 Overall
82
62 Imaging
75 Features
93 Overall
82
Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A9 II Key Specs
Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise 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
- Introduced October 2020
- Replaced the Nikon Z6
Sony A9 II
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(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 678g - 129 x 96 x 76mm
- Introduced October 2019
- Old Model is Sony A9
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Following is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A9 II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the Z6 II (25MP) and the A9 II (24MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (Full frame).
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Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the Z6 II matches up against the A9 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Sony A9 II
| Z6 II | A9 II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | October 2020 |  | October 2019 | More modern by 13 months |
| Screen sizing | 3.2" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 2100k |  | 1440k | Sharper screen (+660k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Nikon Z6 II
| A9 II | Z6 II |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Sony A9 II
| Z6 II | A9 II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A9 II Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z6 II provides outside dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Sony A9 II has dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Z6 II against the A9 II.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 II and A9 II is 61 and 62 respectively.
Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A9 II Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z6 II and A9 II.
To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon Z6 II to render extra detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger Z6 II provides a benefit in sensor tech.
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Nikon Z6 II
Portrait photography with Sony A9 II
has manual focus
amazing sensor resolution (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW formats
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Nikon Z6 II as a Street photography camera
Sony A9 II as a Street photography camera
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
environment proofing
above average ISO range (51,200)
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
offers touch focus
weather proofing
great high ISO (51,200)
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Sony A9 II Sports photography information
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
bad battery power (410 CIPA)
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery power (690 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
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Nikon Z6 II Travel photography info
Sony A9 II Travel photography info
environment proofing
has bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
amazing sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
bad battery power (410 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
good battery power (690 CIPA)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Nikon Z6 II as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A9 II as a Landscape photography camera
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
two card slots
bad battery power (410 CIPA)
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
good battery power (690 per charge)
2 card slots
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Nikon Z6 II Vlogging details
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touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic support
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A9 II Specifications
| Nikon Z6 Mark II | Sony Alpha A9 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon Z6 Mark II | Sony Alpha A9 Mark II |
| Type | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2020-10-14 | 2019-10-03 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor 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 | 25MP | 24MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 6048 x 4024 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Max native ISO | 51200 | 51200 |
| Max boosted ISO | 204800 | 204800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Min boosted ISO | 50 | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 273 | 693 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Total lenses | 15 | 121 |
| Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 2,100 thousand dots | 1,440 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dots | 3,686 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.78x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
| Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 14.0 frames per sec | 20.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 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 | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/200s | - |
| 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, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | Yes | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 705 grams (1.55 lbs) | 678 grams (1.49 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") |
| 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 shots | 690 shots |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-FZ100 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | CFexpress Type B / XQD | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) |
| Card slots | 2 | 2 |
| Pricing at launch | $1,997 | $4,498 |