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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony RX1R

Portability
61
Imaging
76
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
58
Overall
64

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony RX1R 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced October 2020
  • Old Model is Nikon Z6
Sony RX1R
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Announced June 2013
  • Replacement is Sony RX1R II
Photography Glossary

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony RX1R Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Nikon Z6 II vs Sony RX1R, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the Z6 II (25MP) and the RX1R (24MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The Z6 II was manufactured 7 years after the RX1R which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Z6 II scores versus the RX1R with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Sony RX1R

 Z6 II RX1R 
AnnouncedOctober 2020June 2013Newer by 89 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1229kSharper display (+871k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Nikon Z6 II

 RX1R Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Sony RX1R

 Z6 II RX1R 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon Z6 II has got outside 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 RX1R has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Z6 II and the RX1R.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony RX1R size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 II and RX1R is 61 and 79 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony RX1R top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The pic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z6 II and RX1R.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon Z6 II to offer you more detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern Z6 II is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony RX1R sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony RX1R Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony RX1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX1R as a Portrait photography camera
85
manual focus
fantastic MP (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
81
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/4,000 seconds)
resolution is good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Street photography features
Sony RX1R Street photography features
78
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
supports touch to focus
weather sealing
very good high ISO (51,200)
66
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (482 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Sports photography advice
Sony RX1R Sports photography advice
81
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
bad battery (410 shots)
53
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
bad battery power (270 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX1R as a Travel photography camera
66
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
supports touch to focus
fantastic MP (25 megapixels)
bad battery (410 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
62
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery power (270 CIPA)
heavier than competition in class (482g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z6 II
Landscape photography with Sony RX1R
81
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
has double storage slots
bad battery (410 shots)
66
has manual focus
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
no image stabilization
bad battery power (270 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z6 II
Vlogging with Sony RX1R
36
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
34
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (482g)
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony RX1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Sony RX1R
 Nikon Z6 Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z6 Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
Type Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2020-10-14 2013-06-26
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 25MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6048 x 4024 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 51200 25600
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 273 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35mm (1x)
Highest aperture - f/2.0
Available lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic and Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 14.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash settings 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, Rear Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200s 1/4000s
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, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 lb) 482 gr (1.06 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 91
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.6
DXO Low light score not tested 2537
Other
Battery life 410 photos 270 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage CFexpress Type B / XQD SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 2 Single
Price at launch $1,997 $2,798