Nikon Z6 II vs Sony RX10 IV
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony RX10 IV Key Specs
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- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase 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- Superseded the Nikon Z6
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- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
- 1095g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
- Released September 2017
- Old Model is Sony RX10 III
Nikon Z6 II vs Sony RX10 IV Overview
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Nikon Z6 II vs Sony RX10 IV Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Sony RX10 IV
Z6 II | RX10 IV | |||
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Released | October 2020 | September 2017 | More modern by 38 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 1440k | Sharper screen (+660k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony RX10 IV over the Nikon Z6 II
RX10 IV | Z6 II |
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Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Sony RX10 IV
Z6 II | RX10 IV | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Nikon Z6 II vs Sony RX10 IV Physical Comparison
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.
Nikon Z6 II vs Sony RX10 IV Sensor Comparison
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.
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony RX10 IV Specifications
Nikon Z6 Mark II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Z6 Mark II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2020-10-14 | 2017-09-12 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 858.0mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 25 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias 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 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | 204800 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | 64 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 273 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-600mm (25.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.4-4.0 |
Macro focusing range | - | 3cm |
Amount of lenses | 15 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 2,100k dot | 1,440k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dot | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 14.0 frames per second | 24.0 frames per second |
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 | 10.80 m (at Auto ISO) |
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, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
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 | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
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 gr (1.55 lbs) | 1095 gr (2.41 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") |
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 | 400 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | CFexpress Type B / XQD | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 2 | One |
Launch cost | $1,997 | $1,698 |