Nikon Z6 II vs Sony TX1
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony TX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost 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
- Revealed October 2020
- Older Model is Nikon Z6
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
- Released August 2009
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Its time to look a bit more closely at the Nikon Z6 II and Sony TX1, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and TX1 (1/2.4") use different sensor measurements.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe Z6 II was brought out 11 years after the TX1 which is quite a serious 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 TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Z6 II matches up vs the TX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Sony TX1
| Z6 II | TX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | October 2020 |  | August 2009 | More modern by 137 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen sizing | 3.2" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 2100k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+1870k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Nikon Z6 II
| TX1 | Z6 II |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Sony TX1
| Z6 II | TX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Nikon Z6 II vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z6 II enjoys physical dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Sony TX1 has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Z6 II vs the TX1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 II and TX1 is 61 and 96 respectively.
Nikon Z6 II vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z6 II and TX1.
Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z6 II due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Nikon Z6 II will give more detail having its extra 15MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern Z6 II provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony TX1 Specifications
| Nikon Z6 Mark II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon Z6 Mark II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 |
| Class | Pro Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2020-10-14 | 2009-08-06 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor area | 858.0mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 25 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 6048 x 4024 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW images | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 273 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 8cm |
| Available lenses | 15 | - |
| Crop factor | 1 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 2,100k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1250s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 14.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.00 m |
| 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, Slow sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max 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 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 705 gr (1.55 lb) | 142 gr (0.31 lb) |
| Dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 410 images | - |
| Battery style | 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 | Two | One |
| Cost at release | $1,997 | $350 |