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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony TX200V

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
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Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony TX200V Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand 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
  • Revealed October 2020
  • Succeeded the Nikon Z6
Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Released January 2012
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony TX200V Overview

Lets look closer at the Nikon Z6 II versus Sony TX200V, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and TX200V (18MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and TX200V (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The Z6 II was brought out 8 years after the TX200V which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Z6 II matches up versus the TX200V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Sony TX200V

 Z6 II TX200V 
ReleasedOctober 2020January 2012Newer by 106 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution2100k1230kClearer screen (+870k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Nikon Z6 II

 TX200V Z6 II 
Screen dimensions3.3"3.2"Bigger screen (+0.1")

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Sony TX200V

 Z6 II TX200V 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon Z6 II features physical measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Sony TX200V has specifications of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon Z6 II versus Sony TX200V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Z6 II vs the TX200V.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 II and TX200V is 61 and 96 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The picture here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Z6 II and TX200V.

All in all, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z6 II featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Nikon Z6 II will provide you with more detail having its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger Z6 II should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z6 II
Portrait photography with Sony TX200V
86
manual focus
high megapixels (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
36
megapixel count good (18MP)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Street photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Street photography camera
78
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
boasts touch focus
environment proof
good ISO range (51,200)
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Sports photography camera
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect AF
not so great battery pack (410 per charge)
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Travel photography advice
Sony TX200V Travel photography advice
66
environment proof
supports bluetooth
boasts touch focus
high megapixels (25MP)
not so great battery pack (410 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
71
weather proofing
features touch focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography information
Sony TX200V Landscape photography information
82
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proof
has dual storage slots
not so great battery pack (410 CIPA)
47
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3.3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Vlogging info
Sony TX200V Vlogging info
36
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
35
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Sony TX200V
 Nikon Z6 Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z6 Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Category Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2020-10-14 2012-01-30
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixel 18 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 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 51200 12800
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 273 9
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Available lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 3.3"
Resolution of display 2,100k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.10 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705 gr (1.55 lb) 129 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 220 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - 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 Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Two 1
Cost at release $1,997 $500