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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony H20

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • 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  • Superseded the Nikon Z6
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Released May 2009
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony H20 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Nikon Z6 II vs Sony H20, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and H20 (10MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and H20 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The Z6 II was introduced 11 years after the H20 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a short view of how the Z6 II matches up versus the H20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Sony H20

 Z6 II H20 
ReleasedOctober 2020May 2009More modern by 140 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k230kCrisper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Nikon Z6 II

 H20 Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Sony H20

 Z6 II H20 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z6 II offers outside dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Sony H20 has measurements of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Compare the Nikon Z6 II vs Sony H20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z6 II vs the H20.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony H20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and H20 is 61 and 87 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z6 II and H20.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z6 II with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Nikon Z6 II will offer greater detail using its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger Z6 II provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z6 II
Portrait photography with Sony H20
86
focusing manually
excellent sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
27
manual focus
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Street photography camera
Sony H20 as a Street photography camera
78
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
supports touch to focus
environment proof
very good high ISO (51,200)
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competitors (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Sports photography advice
Sony H20 Sports photography advice
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect AF
not so great battery life (410 per charge)
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z6 II
Travel photography with Sony H20
66
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
supports touch to focus
excellent sensor resolution (25MP)
not so great battery life (410 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
51
built-in flash
very long reach (380mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (250 grams)
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z6 II
Landscape photography with Sony H20
82
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
has double storage slots
not so great battery life (410 shots)
36
manual focus
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Vlogging factors
Sony H20 Vlogging factors
36
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (250g)
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Sony H20
 Nikon Z6 Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z6 Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2020-10-14 2009-05-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6048 x 4024 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 51200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 273 9
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 38-380mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-4.4
Macro focusing distance - 2cm
Amount of lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 2,100k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.10 m
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, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705 gr (1.55 pounds) 250 gr (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage CFexpress Type B / XQD Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Two 1
Pricing at launch $1,997 $249