Nikon Z6 II vs Sony TX30
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony TX30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise 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
- Introduced October 2020
- Old Model is Nikon Z6
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
- Released July 2013

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony TX30 Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Nikon Z6 II versus Sony TX30, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and TX30 (18MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and TX30 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

The Z6 II was manufactured 7 years after the TX30 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera 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 TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Z6 II scores versus the TX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony TX30 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z6 Mark II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The entire galleries are available at Nikon Z6 II Gallery & Sony TX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Sony TX30
Z6 II | TX30 | |||
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Released | October 2020 | ![]() | July 2013 | Newer by 88 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 1229k | Sharper screen (+871k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Nikon Z6 II
TX30 | Z6 II | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.3" | ![]() | 3.2" | Bigger screen (+0.1") |
Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Sony TX30
Z6 II | TX30 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Nikon Z6 II vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z6 II provides outside 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 TX30 has proportions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).
Look at the Nikon Z6 II versus Sony TX30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Z6 II and the TX30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and TX30 is 61 and 96 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z6 II and TX30.
As you can see, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z6 II due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z6 II will produce greater detail due to its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger Z6 II will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony TX30 Specifications
Nikon Z6 Mark II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Z6 Mark II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2020-10-14 | 2013-07-26 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor area | 858.0mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 25MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 6048 x 4024 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 51200 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Min boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
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 mounting type | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-4.8 |
Number of lenses | 15 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.2 inch | 3.3 inch |
Screen resolution | 2,100k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | OLED monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 14.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | - |
Flash options | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/200 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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, 50 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 705g (1.55 lb) | 141g (0.31 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photos | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | CFexpress Type B / XQD | - |
Storage slots | Dual | One |
Launch pricing | $1,997 | $230 |