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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony RX100 II

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II front
Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
74
Overall
60

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony RX100 II Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push 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
  • Launched October 2020
  • Superseded the Nikon Z6
Sony RX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
  • Released June 2013
  • Older Model is Sony RX100
  • Later Model is Sony RX100 III
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony RX100 II Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Nikon Z6 II and Sony RX100 II, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and RX100 II (20MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and RX100 II (1") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The Z6 II was introduced 7 years later than the RX100 II and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Z6 II scores against the RX100 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Sony RX100 II

 Z6 II RX100 II 
ReleasedOctober 2020June 2013Fresher by 89 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1229kCrisper screen (+871k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Nikon Z6 II

 RX100 II Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Sony RX100 II

 Z6 II RX100 II 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z6 II has external dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 II has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z6 II and Sony RX100 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Z6 II vs the RX100 II.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony RX100 II size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and RX100 II is 61 and 89 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony RX100 II top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z6 II and RX100 II.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z6 II having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon Z6 II will provide greater detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer Z6 II should have an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony RX100 II sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony RX100 II Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony RX100 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography highlights
Sony RX100 II Portrait photography highlights
86
has manual focus
MP count fantastic (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
70
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Street photography details
Sony RX100 II Street photography details
78
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
offers touch focus
weather sealing
good high ISO (51,200)
85
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (281 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Sports photography info
Sony RX100 II Sports photography info
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
low battery power (410 CIPA)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports tracking focus
good battery life (350 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Travel photography information
Sony RX100 II Travel photography information
66
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
offers touch focus
MP count fantastic (25MP)
low battery power (410 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
80
good battery life (350 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (281 grams)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX100 II as a Landscape photography camera
82
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
low battery power (410 shots)
74
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
good battery life (350 shots)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX100 II as a Vlogging camera
36
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
37
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (281g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic jack
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony RX100 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Sony RX100 II
 Nikon Z6 Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z6 Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
Category Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2020-10-14 2013-06-27
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 25MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6048 x 4024 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 51200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 273 25
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-100mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture - f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 2,100k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W))
Flash modes 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
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest 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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705 gr (1.55 lbs) 281 gr (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 67
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 483
Other
Battery life 410 photos 350 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage CFexpress Type B / XQD SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Two One
Price at release $1,997 $598