Nikon Z6 II vs Sony TX100V
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony TX100V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- 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
- Released October 2020
- Superseded the Nikon Z6
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2011
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On this page, we are reviewing the Nikon Z6 II and Sony TX100V, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and TX100V (16MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and TX100V (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Z6 II was launched 9 years later than the TX100V and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Z6 II grades against the TX100V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Photography Glossary Nikon Z6 II vs Sony TX100V Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z6 Mark II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon Z6 II Gallery & Sony TX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Sony TX100V
| Z6 II | TX100V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | October 2020 |  | January 2011 | Fresher by 119 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 2100k |  | 1229k | Crisper display (+871k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Nikon Z6 II
| TX100V | Z6 II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3.5" |  | 3.2" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Sony TX100V
| Z6 II | TX100V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Nikon Z6 II vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon Z6 II enjoys external 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 TX100V has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
Compare the Nikon Z6 II and Sony TX100V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Z6 II versus the TX100V.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 II and TX100V is 61 and 95 respectively.
Nikon Z6 II vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z6 II and TX100V.
All in all, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z6 II because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z6 II will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent Z6 II will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony TX100V Specifications
| Nikon Z6 Mark II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon Z6 Mark II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V |
| Category | Pro Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2020-10-14 | 2011-01-06 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 6048 x 4024 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 273 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Total lenses | 15 | - |
| Crop factor | 1 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3.2 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Resolution of display | 2,100k dot | 1,229k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | - | XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 14.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 4.00 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 Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/200 seconds | - |
| 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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video 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 | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 705 gr (1.55 lb) | 147 gr (0.32 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" 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 photographs | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | CFexpress Type B / XQD | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Dual | One |
| Retail price | $1,997 | $380 |