Nikon Z6 II vs Sony QX1

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon Z6 II and Sony QX1, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Lens-style by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and QX1 (20MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and QX1 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The Z6 II was announced 6 years after the QX1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Z6 II grades vs the QX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z6 Mark II & Sony Alpha QX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon Z6 II Gallery & Sony QX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z6 II offers outer measurements 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 QX1 has measurements of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Z6 II versus the QX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and QX1 is 61 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The picture here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z6 II and QX1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z6 II having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z6 II will render greater detail with its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent Z6 II provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.