Nikon Z6 II vs Sony RX100 IV
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony RX100 IV Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Nikon Z6 II vs Sony RX100 IV Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z6 Mark II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon Z6 II Gallery and Sony RX100 IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Sony RX100 IV
Z6 II | RX100 IV | |||
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Launched | October 2020 | June 2015 | Newer by 66 months | |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 1229k | Crisper screen (+871k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 IV over the Nikon Z6 II
RX100 IV | Z6 II | |||
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Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Sony RX100 IV
Z6 II | RX100 IV | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting 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).
Check the Nikon Z6 II versus Sony RX100 IV in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony RX100 IV Specifications
Nikon Z6 Mark II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV | |
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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 |