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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony RX1

Portability
61 Imaging
77 Features
89 Overall
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Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front
Portability
79 Imaging
70 Features
57 Overall
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony RX1 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost 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
  • Earlier Model is Nikon Z6
Sony RX1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Released February 2013
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony RX1 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Nikon Z6 II and Sony RX1, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the Z6 II (25MP) and the RX1 (24MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (Full frame).

Photography Glossary

The Z6 II was launched 7 years after the RX1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Z6 II scores versus the RX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Sony RX1

		

		

			
 Z6 II RX1 
ReleasedOctober 2020February 2013More modern by 94 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1229kCrisper screen (+871k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Nikon Z6 II

		

		

			
 RX1 Z6 II 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Sony RX1

		

		

			
 Z6 II RX1 
Manually focus  Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon Z6 II vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon Z6 II features exterior 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) while the Sony RX1 has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).
Examine the Nikon Z6 II and Sony RX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Z6 II vs the RX1.
Nikon Z6 II vs Sony RX1 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 II and RX1 is 61 and 79 respectively.
Nikon Z6 II vs Sony RX1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z6 II vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The pic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z6 II and RX1.
To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon Z6 II to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Z6 II provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Nikon Z6 II vs Sony RX1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z6 II vs Sony RX1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon Z6 II vs Sony RX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography features
Sony RX1 Portrait photography features
86
 you can focus manually
 megapixel count high (25 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 offers face detect focusing
 exports RAW formats
82
 you can focus manually
 above average flash sync (1/4,000s)
 MP count decent (24MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 comes with face detection focus
 supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Nikon Z6 II
Street photography with Sony RX1
78
 screen tilts
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 exports RAW formats
 features focus via touch
 environment sealing
 very good high ISO (51,200)
66
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 supports RAW formats
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 screen is fixed
 no image stabilization
 more heavy than average in class (482 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Nikon Z6 II
Sports photography with Sony RX1
82
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count high (25MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 offers tracking focus
 environment sealing
 supports phase detect AF
 terrible battery power (410 CIPA)
53
 MP count decent (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 can't change focal length (35mm)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
 no image stabilization
 low battery pack (270 per charge)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Nikon Z6 II as a Travel photography camera
 Sony RX1 as a Travel photography camera
66
 environment sealing
 connects via bluetooth
 features focus via touch
 megapixel count high (25 megapixels)
 terrible battery power (410 per charge)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
62
 MP count decent (24MP)
 has built in flash
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 low battery pack (270 shots)
 more heavy than average in class (482g)
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Nikon Z6 II
Landscape photography with Sony RX1
82
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 nice screen size (3.2 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count high (25MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 very good high ISO (51,200)
 exports RAW formats
 environment sealing
 has double storage slots
 terrible battery power (410 CIPA)
65
 you can focus manually
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 MP count decent (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 supports RAW formats
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 can't change focal length (35mm)
 no image stabilization
 low battery pack (270 CIPA)
 lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon Z6 II Vlogging features
Sony RX1 Vlogging features
36
 touchscreen enabled
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 offers face detect focusing
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 comes with microphone port
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
34
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 comes with face detection focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 comes with external microphone socket
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 more heavy than average in class (482g)
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony RX1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Sony RX1
 Nikon Z6 Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z6 Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
Type Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2020-10-14 2013-02-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6048 x 4024 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 51200 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 273 25
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35mm (1x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.0-22.0
Number of lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen tech - Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic and Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 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 1/200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
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 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 705g (1.55 pounds) 482g (1.06 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 93
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 2534
Other
Battery life 410 pictures 270 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage CFexpress Type B / XQD SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 2 Single
Price at release $1,997 $2,798