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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony TX20

Portability
61
Imaging
75
Features
89
Overall
80
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
50
Overall
42

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony TX20 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
  • Introduced October 2020
  • Previous Model is Nikon Z6
Sony TX20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony TX20 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Nikon Z6 II vs Sony TX20, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and TX20 (16MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and TX20 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The Z6 II was released 8 years after the TX20 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Z6 II scores against the TX20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Sony TX20

 Z6 II TX20 
LaunchedOctober 2020February 2012Newer by 106 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k922kClearer screen (+1178k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Nikon Z6 II

 TX20 Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Sony TX20

 Z6 II TX20 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z6 II has outer measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Sony TX20 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z6 II vs Sony TX20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Z6 II against the TX20.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and TX20 is 61 and 96 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The pic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z6 II and TX20.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z6 II because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z6 II will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger Z6 II provides an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography features
Sony TX20 Portrait photography features
85
has manual focus
excellent MP (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
39
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Street photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Street photography camera
78
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
offers touch focus
environment proofing
very good ISO range (51,200)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Sports photography camera
81
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
low battery (410 shots)
50
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment proof
great battery life (250 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Travel photography factors
Sony TX20 Travel photography factors
66
environment proofing
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
excellent MP (25 megapixels)
low battery (410 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
72
great battery life (250 shots)
environment proof
features focus by touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Landscape photography camera
81
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
has double storage slots
low battery (410 CIPA)
51
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment proof
great battery life (250 CIPA)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z6 II
Vlogging with Sony TX20
36
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Sony TX20
 Nikon Z6 Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z6 Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Type Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2020-10-14 2012-02-28
Physical type 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 25MP 16MP
Anti aliasing 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 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
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 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Total lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 2,100k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.70 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200s -
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705 gr (1.55 lbs) 133 gr (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 250 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage CFexpress Type B / XQD SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 2 One
Launch cost $1,997 $330