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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony QX10

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
34
Overall
39

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony QX10 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  • Superseded the Nikon Z6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 QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Announced September 2013
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony QX10 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Nikon Z6 II versus Sony QX10, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Lens-style by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and QX10 (18MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and QX10 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z6 II was unveiled 7 years later than the QX10 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Z6 II scores versus the QX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Sony QX10

 Z6 II QX10 
AnnouncedOctober 2020September 2013More recent by 87 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2""Bigger screen (+3.2")
Screen resolution2100k0kClearer screen (+2100k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Nikon Z6 II

 QX10 Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Sony QX10

 Z6 II QX10 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon Z6 II provides external dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Sony QX10 has specifications of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon Z6 II versus Sony QX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Z6 II and the QX10.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and QX10 is 61 and 96 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z6 II and QX10.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z6 II having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon Z6 II will offer greater detail having an extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer Z6 II will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Portrait photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Portrait photography camera
86
you can focus manually
megapixel count excellent (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
37
MP count good (18 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Street photography features
Sony QX10 Street photography features
78
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch to focus
weather sealing
good ISO range (51,200)
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than competition (105 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Sports photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Sports photography camera
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has phase detect AF
terrible battery life (410 shots)
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (220 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Travel photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Travel photography camera
66
weather sealing
has bluetooth
includes touch to focus
megapixel count excellent (25 megapixels)
terrible battery life (410 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition (105g)
has focus by touch
MP count good (18MP)
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (220 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography advice
Sony QX10 Landscape photography advice
82
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
terrible battery life (410 per charge)
39
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small ( inch)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Vlogging info
Sony QX10 Vlogging info
36
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
34
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (105 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1440 x 1080 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Sony QX10
 Nikon Z6 Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z6 Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Category Pro Mirrorless Lens-style
Introduced 2020-10-14 2013-09-04
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Lens-style
Sensor Information
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 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6048 x 4024 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 51200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 273 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2" -
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 14.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off None
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 1440 x 1080 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1440x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705 grams (1.55 lbs) 105 grams (0.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 pictures 220 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media CFexpress Type B / XQD microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots Dual 1
Retail pricing $1,997 $250