Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A100

The following is a complete analysis of the Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A100, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and A100 (10MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and A100 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The Z6 II was unveiled 14 years after the A100 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Z6 II grades against the A100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z6 Mark II and Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The full galleries are provided at Nikon Z6 II Gallery and Sony A100 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z6 II features physical measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Sony A100 has measurements of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Z6 II compared to the A100.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and A100 is 61 and 64 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The image here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Z6 II and A100.

All in all, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z6 II using its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Nikon Z6 II will produce more detail having an extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern Z6 II should have an advantage in sensor technology.