Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A900

Below is a in depth assessment of the Nikon Z6 II and Sony A900, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the Z6 II (25MP) and the A900 (25MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The Z6 II was released 12 years later than the A900 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Z6 II scores against the A900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z6 Mark II and Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon Z6 II Gallery and Sony A900 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z6 II has got external measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Sony A900 has proportions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Z6 II versus the A900.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 II and A900 is 61 and 54 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z6 II and A900.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files though you would want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern Z6 II will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.