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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony QX100

Portability
61 Imaging
77 Features
89 Overall
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Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 front
Portability
92 Imaging
51 Features
44 Overall
48

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony QX100 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump 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
  • Launched October 2020
  • Succeeded the Nikon Z6
Sony QX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 63 x 63 x 56mm
  • Announced September 2013
Photography Glossary

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony QX100 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Nikon Z6 II vs Sony QX100, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Lens-style by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and QX100 (1") use different sensor dimensions.

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The Z6 II was released 7 years after the QX100 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Z6 II matches up against the QX100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Sony QX100

		

		

			
 Z6 II QX100 
AnnouncedOctober 2020September 2013Newer by 87 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.2""Bigger screen (+3.2")
Screen resolution2100k0kClearer screen (+2100k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the Nikon Z6 II

		

		

			
 QX100 Z6 II 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Sony QX100

		

		

			
 Z6 II QX100 
Manual focus  Very exact focusing
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon Z6 II vs Sony QX100 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're going to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z6 II has outer 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 QX100 has dimensions of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Look at the Nikon Z6 II vs Sony QX100 in the all new 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 are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Z6 II and the QX100.
Nikon Z6 II vs Sony QX100 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and QX100 is 61 and 92 respectively.
Nikon Z6 II vs Sony QX100 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z6 II vs Sony QX100 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z6 II and QX100.
As you can tell, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z6 II featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z6 II will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer Z6 II provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Nikon Z6 II vs Sony QX100 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z6 II vs Sony QX100 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon Z6 II vs Sony QX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Nikon Z6 II as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony QX100 as a Portrait photography camera
86
 has manual focus
 amazing sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 features face detect focus
 exports RAW files
53
 focusing manually
 decent megapixels (20MP)
 good sensor size (1")
 comes with face detect autofocus
 no manual exposure
 no external flash support
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Nikon Z6 II Street photography highlights
Sony QX100 Street photography highlights
78
 screen tilts up and down
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 exports RAW files
 boasts touch to focus
 environment proofing
 great ISO range (51,200)
71
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good sensor size (1")
 provides touch to focus
 screen is fixed
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Nikon Z6 II Sports photography details
Sony QX100 Sports photography details
82
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 amazing sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 features tracking focus
 environment proofing
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
 bad battery power (410 shots)
55
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (1")
 low battery power (200 per charge)
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Nikon Z6 II Travel photography advice
Sony QX100 Travel photography advice
66
 environment proofing
 connects via bluetooth
 boasts touch to focus
 amazing sensor resolution (25MP)
 bad battery power (410 shots)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
69
 provides touch to focus
 decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
 pretty wide (28mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 low battery power (200 per charge)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography highlights
Sony QX100 Landscape photography highlights
82
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 nice screen size (3.2")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 amazing sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 great ISO range (51,200)
 exports RAW files
 environment proofing
 2 card slots
 bad battery power (410 per charge)
54
 focusing manually
 pretty wide (28mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (20MP)
 good sensor size (1")
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 screen is somewhat small ( inch)
 no manual exposure
 no RAW support
 low battery power (200 shots)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Nikon Z6 II as a Vlogging camera
 Sony QX100 as a Vlogging camera
36
 screen is touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detect focus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 includes mic support
 screen isn't selfie friendly
38
 pretty wide (28mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 touch screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have mic socket
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony QX100 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Sony QX100
 Nikon Z6 Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z6 Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
Category Pro Mirrorless Lens-style
Launched 2020-10-14 2013-09-05
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Lens-style
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 6048 x 4024 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 51200 6400
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW pictures    
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 273 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-100mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture - f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches -
Screen resolution 2,100k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen technology - Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes 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    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 705 grams (1.55 lbs) 179 grams (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 63 x 63 x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 200 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type CFexpress Type B / XQD microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots Dual Single
Launch cost $1,997 $268