Nikon Z6 II vs Sony QX10
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony QX10 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Nikon Z6
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- 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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Nikon Z6 II vs Sony QX10 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z6 Mark II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The full galleries are available at Nikon Z6 II Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Sony QX10
Z6 II | QX10 | |||
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Announced | October 2020 | September 2013 | More recent by 87 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3.2" | " | Bigger screen (+3.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 0k | Clearer screen (+2100k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Nikon Z6 II
QX10 | Z6 II |
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Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Sony QX10
Z6 II | QX10 | |||
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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.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.
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 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.
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony QX10 Specifications
Nikon Z6 Mark II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 | |
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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 |