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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony T900

Portability
61
Imaging
76
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Released October 2020
  • Old Model is Nikon Z6
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony T900 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Nikon Z6 II versus Sony T900, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and T900 (12MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and T900 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The Z6 II was unveiled 11 years later than the T900 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Z6 II matches up vs the T900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Sony T900

 Z6 II T900 
IntroducedOctober 2020February 2009More recent by 142 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution2100k922kCrisper screen (+1178k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Nikon Z6 II

 T900 Z6 II 
Screen sizing3.5"3.2"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Sony T900

 Z6 II T900 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z6 II features exterior dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Sony T900 has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Z6 II vs the T900.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony T900 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 II and T900 is 61 and 96 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The visual here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z6 II and T900.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z6 II with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Nikon Z6 II will give you more detail having an extra 13MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern Z6 II should have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z6 II
Portrait photography with Sony T900
85
focusing manually
resolution is high (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW formats
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Street photography camera
Sony T900 as a Street photography camera
78
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
includes focus via touch
environment proof
good ISO range (51,200)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Sports photography features
Sony T900 Sports photography features
81
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is high (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
bad battery (410 shots)
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Travel photography info
Sony T900 Travel photography info
66
environment proof
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
resolution is high (25MP)
bad battery (410 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography features
Sony T900 Landscape photography features
81
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is high (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
has dual storage slots
bad battery (410 CIPA)
36
has manual focus
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z6 II
Vlogging with Sony T900
36
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
28
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Sony T900
 Nikon Z6 Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z6 Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Class Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2020-10-14 2009-02-17
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 25MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6048 x 4024 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 51200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 273 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Amount of lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes 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, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 pounds) 143 gr (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage CFexpress Type B / XQD Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 2 Single
Pricing at release $1,997 $300