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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony S2100

Portability
61
Imaging
75
Features
89
Overall
80
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump 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
  • Launched October 2020
  • Old Model is Nikon Z6
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2010
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony S2100 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Nikon Z6 II vs Sony S2100, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and S2100 (12MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and S2100 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The Z6 II was brought out 10 years after the S2100 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Z6 II scores against the S2100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Sony S2100

 Z6 II S2100 
ReleasedOctober 2020January 2010Newer by 132 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k230kCrisper display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Nikon Z6 II

 S2100 Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Sony S2100

 Z6 II S2100 
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z6 II has exterior dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Sony S2100 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Z6 II vs the S2100.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 II and S2100 is 61 and 93 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The pic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z6 II and S2100.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z6 II due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon Z6 II will deliver extra detail having its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger Z6 II provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography info
Sony S2100 Portrait photography info
85
manual focus
sensor resolution is great (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Street photography info
Sony S2100 Street photography info
78
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
environment sealing
good high ISO (51,200)
46
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Sports photography details
Sony S2100 Sports photography details
81
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is great (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
bad battery pack (410 CIPA)
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Travel photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Travel photography camera
66
environment sealing
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
sensor resolution is great (25MP)
bad battery pack (410 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography factors
Sony S2100 Landscape photography factors
81
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is great (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
bad battery pack (410 per charge)
27
screen size is good (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Vlogging camera
Sony S2100 as a Vlogging camera
36
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Sony S2100
 Nikon Z6 Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z6 Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2020-10-14 2010-01-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6048 x 4024 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 273 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 33-105mm (3.2x)
Highest aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Available lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 2,100k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.30 m
Flash options 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 syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200s -
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 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage CFexpress Type B / XQD Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots 2 1
Cost at launch $1,997 $0