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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony RX10 IV

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV front
Portability
52
Imaging
53
Features
82
Overall
64

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony RX10 IV Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 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  • Superseded the Nikon Z6
Sony RX10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Sony RX10 IV

 Z6 II RX10 IV 
ReleasedOctober 2020September 2017More modern by 38 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1440kSharper screen (+660k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 IV over the Nikon Z6 II

 RX10 IV Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Sony RX10 IV

 Z6 II RX10 IV 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting 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).

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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.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony RX10 IV size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony RX10 IV sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony RX10 IV Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony RX10 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z6 II
Portrait photography with Sony RX10 IV
86
focusing manually
sensor resolution is high (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
71
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z6 II
Street photography with Sony RX10 IV
78
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
weather proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
64
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
provides touch to focus
environment proof
heavier than average (1,095g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Sports photography details
Sony RX10 IV Sports photography details
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is high (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
terrible battery pack (410 CIPA)
76
great zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
high fps (24.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z6 II
Travel photography with Sony RX10 IV
66
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
sensor resolution is high (25 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (410 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
56
environment proof
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (600mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (1,095g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography advice
Sony RX10 IV Landscape photography advice
82
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is high (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather proof
two card slots
terrible battery pack (410 shots)
62
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Vlogging highlights
Sony RX10 IV Vlogging highlights
36
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
29
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic port
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than average (1,095g)
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony RX10 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Sony RX10 IV
 Nikon Z6 Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
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