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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony HX9V

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
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Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise 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
  • Revealed October 2020
  • Previous Model is Nikon Z6
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony HX9V Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Nikon Z6 II vs Sony HX9V, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and HX9V (16MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and HX9V (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z6 II was launched 9 years after the HX9V which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Z6 II grades vs the HX9V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Sony HX9V

 Z6 II HX9V 
RevealedOctober 2020July 2011Newer by 113 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k921kClearer display (+1179k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Nikon Z6 II

 HX9V Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Sony HX9V

 Z6 II HX9V 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon Z6 II has got physical measurements 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 HX9V has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Z6 II compared to the HX9V.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 II and HX9V is 61 and 91 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The picture below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z6 II and HX9V.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z6 II featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z6 II will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer Z6 II is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX9V Portrait photography highlights
86
manual focus
excellent megapixels (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
39
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Street photography features
Sony HX9V Street photography features
78
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
environment proofing
good ISO range (51,200)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Sports photography highlights
Sony HX9V Sports photography highlights
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low battery pack (410 per charge)
44
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Travel photography information
Sony HX9V Travel photography information
66
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
excellent megapixels (25 megapixels)
low battery pack (410 shots)
does not have selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than average (245g)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography details
Sony HX9V Landscape photography details
82
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
low battery pack (410 per charge)
49
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Vlogging info
Sony HX9V Vlogging info
36
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone jack
does not have selfie friendly screen
33
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (245g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Sony HX9V
 Nikon Z6 Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z6 Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2020-10-14 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6048 x 4024 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 51200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 273 9
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Available lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 2,100k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 14.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.00 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705 grams (1.55 pounds) 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BG1
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/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Dual 1
Retail price $1,997 $328