Nikon Z6 II vs Sony RX100 VII

The following is a complete assessment of the Nikon Z6 II and Sony RX100 VII, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and RX100 VII (20MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and RX100 VII (1") boast different sensor sizes.

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The Z6 II was revealed 15 months after the RX100 VII making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Z6 II grades vs the RX100 VII for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z6 II has got physical measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VII has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Look at the Nikon Z6 II and Sony RX100 VII in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Z6 II compared to the RX100 VII.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and RX100 VII is 61 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The image here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z6 II and RX100 VII.

To sum up, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z6 II using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Nikon Z6 II will offer extra detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent Z6 II should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.