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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony W320

Portability
61
Imaging
76
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase 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
  • Succeeded the Nikon Z6
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony W320 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Nikon Z6 II vs Sony W320, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and W320 (14MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and W320 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The Z6 II was unveiled 10 years later than the W320 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the Z6 II matches up vs the W320 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Sony W320

 Z6 II W320 
AnnouncedOctober 2020January 2010Fresher by 132 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kClearer display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Nikon Z6 II

 W320 Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Sony W320

 Z6 II W320 
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z6 II offers outside measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Sony W320 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon Z6 II vs Sony W320 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Z6 II versus the W320.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony W320 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 II and W320 is 61 and 97 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z6 II and W320.

All in all, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z6 II with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon Z6 II will offer you more detail having an extra 11MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer Z6 II provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z6 II
Portrait photography with Sony W320
85
manual focus
high megapixels (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Street photography features
Sony W320 Street photography features
78
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
weather proof
very good ISO range (51,200)
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z6 II
Sports photography with Sony W320
81
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect AF
not so great battery power (410 CIPA)
26
decent megapixels (14MP)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Travel photography features
Sony W320 Travel photography features
66
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
high megapixels (25 megapixels)
not so great battery power (410 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
66
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W320 as a Landscape photography camera
81
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
has double storage slots
not so great battery power (410 per charge)
33
rather wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Vlogging highlights
Sony W320 Vlogging highlights
36
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
26
rather wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Sony W320
 Nikon Z6 Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z6 Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Type Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2020-10-14 2010-01-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 25MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6048 x 4024 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 51200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 273 9
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 4cm
Available lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 2.7"
Screen resolution 2,100k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.80 m
Flash modes 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
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705 gr (1.55 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media CFexpress Type B / XQD SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 2 1
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