Nikon Z6 II vs Sony HX1

Below is a complete analysis of the Nikon Z6 II and Sony HX1, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and HX1 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The Z6 II was unveiled 11 years later than the HX1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Z6 II scores against the HX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z6 Mark II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon Z6 II Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Nikon Z6 II has outside dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Sony HX1 has specifications of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the Z6 II vs the HX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 II and HX1 is 61 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z6 II and HX1.

Clearly, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z6 II with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Nikon Z6 II will show more detail having an extra 16MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern Z6 II should have an advantage in sensor tech.