Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A390

In this article, we will be comparing the Nikon Z6 II and Sony A390, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and A390 (14MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and A390 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The Z6 II was unveiled 10 years after the A390 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Z6 II matches up against the A390 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z6 Mark II & Sony Alpha DSLR-A390. The full galleries are available at Nikon Z6 II Gallery & Sony A390 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z6 II features exterior measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Sony A390 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") along with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Z6 II compared to the A390.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 II and A390 is 61 and 66 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z6 II and A390.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z6 II using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon Z6 II will provide greater detail having an extra 11MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The younger Z6 II provides an advantage in sensor tech.