Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A450
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A450 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand 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- Superseded the Nikon Z6
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
- Released January 2010
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Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A450, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and A450 (14MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and A450 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Z6 II was brought out 10 years later than the A450 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the Z6 II scores vs the A450 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Sony A450
| Z6 II | A450 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | October 2020 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 132 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen size | 3.2" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 2100k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+1870k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Nikon Z6 II
| A450 | Z6 II |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Sony A450
| Z6 II | A450 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z6 II comes with outside measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Sony A450 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z6 II and the A450.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 II and A450 is 61 and 65 respectively.
Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The graphic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Z6 II and A450.
To sum up, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z6 II due to its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Nikon Z6 II will offer you extra detail having its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Z6 II will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A450 Specifications
| Nikon Z6 Mark II | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon Z6 Mark II | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 |
| Category | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Introduced | 2020-10-14 | 2010-01-05 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 858.0mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 25MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 6048 x 4024 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Max native ISO | 51200 | 12800 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW files | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 273 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Nikon Z | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Number of lenses | 15 | 143 |
| Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3.2" | 2.7" |
| Screen resolution | 2,100k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT Clear Photo Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.53x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 14.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| 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, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/200 secs | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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 | - |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 705 grams (1.55 pounds) | 560 grams (1.23 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 66 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.8 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 769 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 410 shots | 1050 shots |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-FM500H |
| 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/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Dual | One |
| Pricing at release | $1,997 | $1,241 |