Nikon Z6 II vs Sony RX100

Here, we are contrasting the Nikon Z6 II versus Sony RX100, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and RX100 (20MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and RX100 (1") boast different sensor size.

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The Z6 II was unveiled 8 years later than the RX100 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Z6 II grades against the RX100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z6 Mark II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The full galleries are available at Nikon Z6 II Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Nikon Z6 II enjoys external dimensions 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 RX100 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Compare the Nikon Z6 II versus Sony RX100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the Z6 II and the RX100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 II and RX100 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z6 II and RX100.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z6 II with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z6 II will give more detail having an extra 5MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher Z6 II should have a benefit in sensor tech.