Nikon Z6 II vs Sony RX10 IV

Let's look a bit more closely at the Nikon Z6 II versus Sony RX10 IV, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and RX10 IV (20MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and RX10 IV (1") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z6 II was revealed 3 years after the RX10 IV which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Z6 II scores against the RX10 IV with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z6 Mark II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The full galleries are available at Nikon Z6 II Gallery and Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z6 II offers outside measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Sony RX10 IV has dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") along with a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Examine the Nikon Z6 II versus Sony RX10 IV in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Z6 II compared to the RX10 IV.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 II and RX10 IV is 61 and 52 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The image here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z6 II and RX10 IV.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z6 II with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon Z6 II will give greater detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent Z6 II is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.