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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony RX100 IV

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV front
Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony RX100 IV Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released October 2020
  • Older Model is Nikon Z6
Sony RX100 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 298g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Launched June 2015
  • Replaced the Sony RX100 III
  • Newer Model is Sony RX100 V
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony RX100 IV Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Nikon Z6 II versus Sony RX100 IV, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and RX100 IV (20MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and RX100 IV (1") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The Z6 II was released 5 years after the RX100 IV which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Z6 II scores versus the RX100 IV for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Sony RX100 IV

 Z6 II RX100 IV 
LaunchedOctober 2020June 2015Newer by 66 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1229kCrisper screen (+871k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 IV over the Nikon Z6 II

 RX100 IV Z6 II 
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Sony RX100 IV

 Z6 II RX100 IV 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony RX100 IV Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z6 II has got external measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Sony RX100 IV has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z6 II and the RX100 IV.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony RX100 IV size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 II and RX100 IV is 61 and 89 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony RX100 IV top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony RX100 IV Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z6 II and RX100 IV.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z6 II because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon Z6 II will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer Z6 II should have an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony RX100 IV sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony RX100 IV Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography details
Sony RX100 IV Portrait photography details
86
has manual focus
amazing sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
65
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
provides face detect focus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z6 II
Street photography with Sony RX100 IV
78
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
environment proofing
above average ISO range (51,200)
85
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (298g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z6 II
Sports photography with Sony RX100 IV
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing sensor resolution (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect AF
not so great battery pack (410 per charge)
68
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
high frames per second (16.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
provides tracking focus
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Travel photography advice
Sony RX100 IV Travel photography advice
66
environment proofing
has bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
amazing sensor resolution (25MP)
not so great battery pack (410 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
86
lighter than competition (298 grams)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX100 IV as a Landscape photography camera
82
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing sensor resolution (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
two card slots
not so great battery pack (410 CIPA)
74
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Vlogging details
Sony RX100 IV Vlogging details
36
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
81
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition (298 grams)
no mic support
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony RX100 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Sony RX100 IV
 Nikon Z6 Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z6 Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV
Class Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Released 2020-10-14 2015-06-10
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 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
Peak resolution 6048 x 4024 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 51200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 273 25
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Highest aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Total lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 2,100k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.59x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 14.0fps 16.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash settings Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200s 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705 grams (1.55 lb) 298 grams (0.66 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 562
Other
Battery life 410 images 280 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage CFexpress Type B / XQD SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Two 1
Pricing at release $1,997 $898