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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony RX100 V

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V front
Portability
89
Imaging
53
Features
80
Overall
63

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony RX100 V Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push 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
  • Revealed October 2020
  • Previous Model is Nikon Z6
Sony RX100 V
(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
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Released October 2016
  • Previous Model is Sony RX100 IV
  • Successor is Sony RX100 VI
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony RX100 V Overview

The following is a complete review of the Nikon Z6 II and Sony RX100 V, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and RX100 V (1") boast different sensor measurements.

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The Z6 II was revealed 4 years after the RX100 V which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Z6 II scores against the RX100 V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Sony RX100 V

 Z6 II RX100 V 
ReleasedOctober 2020October 2016Newer by 49 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1229kCrisper screen (+871k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Nikon Z6 II

 RX100 V Z6 II 
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Sony RX100 V

 Z6 II RX100 V 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony RX100 V Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z6 II features physical dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Sony RX100 V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z6 II and Sony RX100 V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Z6 II compared to the RX100 V.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony RX100 V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 II and RX100 V is 61 and 89 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony RX100 V top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony RX100 V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z6 II and RX100 V.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z6 II having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z6 II will deliver more detail because of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher Z6 II should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony RX100 V sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony RX100 V Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z6 II
Portrait photography with Sony RX100 V
86
has manual focus
megapixel count amazing (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
66
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Street photography details
Sony RX100 V Street photography details
78
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
comes with touch focus
environment sealing
great high ISO (51,200)
85
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (299 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Sports photography features
Sony RX100 V Sports photography features
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
low battery pack (410 per charge)
70
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high frames per second (24.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
provides tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
bad battery life (220 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Travel photography highlights
Sony RX100 V Travel photography highlights
66
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
comes with touch focus
megapixel count amazing (25 megapixels)
low battery pack (410 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
80
lighter than competition (299 grams)
resolution is good (20MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX100 V as a Landscape photography camera
82
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
2 card slots
low battery pack (410 CIPA)
70
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
bad battery life (220 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Vlogging details
Sony RX100 V Vlogging details
36
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone support
does not posses selfie friendly display
81
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition (299g)
does not have mic support
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony RX100 V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Sony RX100 V
 Nikon Z6 Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z6 Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
Class Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2020-10-14 2016-10-06
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 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
Highest Possible resolution 6048 x 4024 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 51200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 50 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 273 315
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Max aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus range - 5cm
Total lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 2.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 2,100k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
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
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest 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 / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705 gr (1.55 lbs) 299 gr (0.66 lbs)
Physical 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 score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 586
Other
Battery life 410 images 220 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage CFexpress Type B / XQD SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 2 Single
Retail price $1,997 $998