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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A330

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A330 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost 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
  • Earlier Model is Nikon Z6
Sony A330
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 529g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Previous Model is Sony A300
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A330 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A330, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and A330 (10MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and A330 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z6 II was released 11 years after the A330 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Z6 II matches up vs the A330 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Sony A330

 Z6 II A330 
IntroducedOctober 2020May 2009Newer by 139 months
Display dimension3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kSharper display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Nikon Z6 II

 A330 Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Sony A330

 Z6 II A330 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z6 II comes with outside dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Sony A330 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Z6 II versus the A330.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A330 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and A330 is 61 and 67 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A330 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The pic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z6 II and A330.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z6 II featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z6 II will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger Z6 II will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A330 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A330 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A330 as a Portrait photography camera
86
focusing manually
amazing megapixels (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detect focus
saves RAW files
62
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
low resolution (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Street photography features
Sony A330 Street photography features
78
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
offers touch to focus
environment sealing
good ISO range (51,200)
75
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z6 II
Sports photography with Sony A330
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
terrible battery (410 per charge)
50
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
low resolution (10MP)
not so great battery power (230 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Travel photography advice
Sony A330 Travel photography advice
66
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
offers touch to focus
amazing megapixels (25 megapixels)
terrible battery (410 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
44
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (230 CIPA)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography information
Sony A330 Landscape photography information
82
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
terrible battery (410 per charge)
54
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.7")
low resolution (10 megapixels)
not so great battery power (230 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Vlogging camera
Sony A330 as a Vlogging camera
36
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
9
no video shooting
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Sony A330
 Nikon Z6 Mark IISony Alpha DSLR-A330
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z6 Mark II Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2020-10-14 2009-05-18
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6048 x 4024 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 51200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 273 9
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 15 143
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3.2" 2.7"
Resolution of display 2,100k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.49x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 10.00 m
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705g (1.55 pounds) 529g (1.17 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 64
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 535
Other
Battery life 410 images 230 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type CFexpress Type B / XQD SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 2 1
Pricing at launch $1,997 $545