Nikon Z6 II vs Sony HX100V

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Nikon Z6 II and Sony HX100V, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and HX100V (16MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and HX100V (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z6 II was unveiled 9 years after the HX100V which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the Z6 II scores versus the HX100V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z6 Mark II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The full galleries are available at Nikon Z6 II Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon Z6 II has physical dimensions 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 HX100V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Z6 II versus the HX100V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 II and HX100V is 61 and 66 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z6 II and HX100V.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z6 II using its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z6 II will give you greater detail having an extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher Z6 II will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.