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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A380

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
Portability
68
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A380 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Superseded the Nikon Z6
Sony A380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 519g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Superseded the Sony A350
  • Replacement is Sony A390
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A380 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A380, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and A380 (14MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and A380 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z6 II was announced 11 years after the A380 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Z6 II matches up versus the A380 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Sony A380

 Z6 II A380 
IntroducedOctober 2020August 2009More modern by 136 months
Screen size3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k230kCrisper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Nikon Z6 II

 A380 Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Sony A380

 Z6 II A380 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z6 II features exterior dimensions 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 A380 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Z6 II compared to the A380.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A380 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 II and A380 is 61 and 68 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A380 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The pic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z6 II and A380.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z6 II having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z6 II will deliver extra detail with its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher Z6 II will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A380 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A380 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography information
Sony A380 Portrait photography information
86
you can focus manually
amazing MP (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
72
you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Street photography factors
Sony A380 Street photography factors
78
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
comes with touch focus
weather proof
above average high ISO (51,200)
77
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Sports photography camera
Sony A380 as a Sports photography camera
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
low battery pack (410 shots)
60
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
bad battery life (500 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Travel photography highlights
Sony A380 Travel photography highlights
66
weather proof
supports bluetooth
comes with touch focus
amazing MP (25 megapixels)
low battery pack (410 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly display
54
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery life (500 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z6 II
Landscape photography with Sony A380
82
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather proof
two card slots
low battery pack (410 CIPA)
61
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inch)
bad battery life (500 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Vlogging info
Sony A380 Vlogging info
36
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic socket
does not have a selfie friendly display
9
no video recording
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Sony A380
 Nikon Z6 Mark IISony Alpha DSLR-A380
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z6 Mark II Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2020-10-14 2009-08-24
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 25MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6048 x 4024 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 51200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 273 9
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 15 143
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3.2" 2.7"
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.49x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 14.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options 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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705 grams (1.55 lbs) 519 grams (1.14 lbs)
Physical 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 Overall score not tested 67
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.8
DXO Low light score not tested 614
Other
Battery life 410 photographs 500 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media CFexpress Type B / XQD SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Two One
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