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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony W570

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony W570 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push 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
  • Succeeded the Nikon Z6
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony W570 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Nikon Z6 II versus Sony W570, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and W570 (16MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and W570 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z6 II was announced 9 years after the W570 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Z6 II scores against the W570 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Sony W570

 Z6 II W570 
RevealedOctober 2020January 2011More modern by 119 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kCrisper display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Nikon Z6 II

 W570 Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Sony W570

 Z6 II W570 
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z6 II provides external 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 W570 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z6 II versus Sony W570 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Z6 II against the W570.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony W570 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 II and W570 is 61 and 96 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z6 II and W570.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z6 II having a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Nikon Z6 II will give greater detail with its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern Z6 II will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography details
Sony W570 Portrait photography details
86
manual focus
resolution is fantastic (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW formats
30
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z6 II
Street photography with Sony W570
78
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
environment proof
above average high ISO (51,200)
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Sports photography details
Sony W570 Sports photography details
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is fantastic (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
low battery power (410 shots)
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Travel photography information
Sony W570 Travel photography information
66
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
resolution is fantastic (25 megapixels)
low battery power (410 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
66
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography highlights
Sony W570 Landscape photography highlights
82
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is fantastic (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
two card slots
low battery power (410 per charge)
38
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Vlogging factors
Sony W570 Vlogging factors
36
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
29
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Sony W570
 Nikon Z6 Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z6 Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Class Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2020-10-14 2011-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 6048 x 4024 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 273 9
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Available lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2" 2.7"
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.70 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705g (1.55 lb) 116g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type CFexpress Type B / XQD SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Dual 1
Cost at release $1,997 $159