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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony TX30

Portability
61
Imaging
76
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony TX30 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(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
Sony TX30
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Sony TX30

 Z6 II TX30 
ReleasedOctober 2020July 2013Newer by 88 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution2100k1229kSharper screen (+871k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Nikon Z6 II

 TX30 Z6 II 
Screen dimensions3.3"3.2"Bigger screen (+0.1")

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Sony TX30

 Z6 II TX30 
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).

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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.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony TX30 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Portrait photography camera
85
you can focus manually
megapixel count excellent (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
38
manual focus
decent MP (18 megapixels)
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Street photography advice
Sony TX30 Street photography advice
78
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch to focus
weather proofing
above average high ISO (51,200)
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Sports photography details
Sony TX30 Sports photography details
81
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
bad battery life (410 shots)
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
environment proofing
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Travel photography information
Sony TX30 Travel photography information
66
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
offers touch to focus
megapixel count excellent (25MP)
bad battery life (410 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly display
69
environment proofing
decent MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography advice
Sony TX30 Landscape photography advice
81
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
two card slots
bad battery life (410 shots)
51
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3.3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z6 II
Vlogging with Sony TX30
36
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic socket
does not offer selfie friendly display
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Sony TX30
 Nikon Z6 Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
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