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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony HX200V

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony HX200V Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced October 2020
  • Replaced the Nikon Z6
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Revealed May 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony HX100V
  • Newer Model is Sony HX300
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony HX200V Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Nikon Z6 II and Sony HX200V, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and HX200V (18MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and HX200V (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The Z6 II was announced 8 years later than the HX200V and that is a fairly sizable 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 HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Z6 II scores versus the HX200V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Sony HX200V

 Z6 II HX200V 
RevealedOctober 2020May 2012Fresher by 103 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k922kClearer screen (+1178k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Nikon Z6 II

 HX200V Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Sony HX200V

 Z6 II HX200V 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon Z6 II enjoys external measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Sony HX200V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z6 II and Sony HX200V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Z6 II vs the HX200V.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and HX200V is 61 and 66 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z6 II and HX200V.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z6 II using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon Z6 II will render extra detail with its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher Z6 II should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Portrait photography camera
86
focusing manually
megapixel count high (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW files
45
has manual focus
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Street photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Street photography camera
78
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
comes with focus via touch
environment sealing
very good high ISO (51,200)
51
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (583g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z6 II
Sports photography with Sony HX200V
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
terrible battery (410 CIPA)
56
incredible zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (450 shots)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Travel photography advice
Sony HX200V Travel photography advice
66
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count high (25 megapixels)
terrible battery (410 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
57
better than average battery pack (450 shots)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
very long reach (810mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (583 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX200V Landscape photography highlights
82
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
has double storage slots
terrible battery (410 CIPA)
50
has manual focus
pretty wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
better than average battery pack (450 CIPA)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX200V as a Vlogging camera
36
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
27
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (583g)
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Sony HX200V
 Nikon Z6 Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z6 Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2020-10-14 2012-05-11
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 25MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6048 x 4024 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 51200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 273 9
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 27-810mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.40 m
Flash settings 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, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705 grams (1.55 lbs) 583 grams (1.29 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 450 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage CFexpress Type B / XQD SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Two 1
Cost at release $1,997 $480