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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony TX9

Portability
61
Imaging
76
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony TX9 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 Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed October 2020
  • Succeeded the Nikon Z6
Sony TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Released July 2010
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony TX9 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Nikon Z6 II versus Sony TX9, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and TX9 (12MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and TX9 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The Z6 II was brought out 10 years after the TX9 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Z6 II matches up vs the TX9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Sony TX9

 Z6 II TX9 
ReleasedOctober 2020July 2010More modern by 126 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution2100k922kCrisper screen (+1178k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Nikon Z6 II

 TX9 Z6 II 
Screen dimension3.5"3.2"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Sony TX9

 Z6 II TX9 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z6 II offers outer measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Sony TX9 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z6 II versus the TX9.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 II and TX9 is 61 and 95 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The image here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Z6 II and TX9.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z6 II due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z6 II will provide you with more detail having its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Z6 II provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography information
Sony TX9 Portrait photography information
85
has manual focus
resolution is amazing (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
27
manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Street photography highlights
Sony TX9 Street photography highlights
78
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
environment proof
great ISO range (51,200)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than average in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Sports photography details
Sony TX9 Sports photography details
81
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is amazing (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
bad battery (410 CIPA)
34
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Travel photography information
Sony TX9 Travel photography information
66
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
resolution is amazing (25 megapixels)
bad battery (410 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
60
supports touch focus
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (149 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography advice
Sony TX9 Landscape photography advice
81
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is amazing (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
2 card slots
bad battery (410 shots)
41
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z6 II
Vlogging with Sony TX9
36
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone support
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
32
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no mic socket
heavier than average in class (149 grams)
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Sony TX9
 Nikon Z6 Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z6 Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Category Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2020-10-14 2010-07-08
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 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6048 x 4024 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 51200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 273 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Total lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 2,100k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 14.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.80 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 syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 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 705g (1.55 pounds) 149g (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage CFexpress Type B / XQD SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 2 1
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