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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony W650

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony W650 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
  • Previous Model is Nikon Z6
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony W650 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Nikon Z6 II and Sony W650, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and W650 (16MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and W650 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z6 II was announced 8 years after the W650 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Z6 II scores versus the W650 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Sony W650

 Z6 II W650 
AnnouncedOctober 2020January 2012More modern by 107 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k230kClearer screen (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Nikon Z6 II

 W650 Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Sony W650

 Z6 II W650 
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon Z6 II comes with outside dimensions 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 W650 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z6 II and Sony W650 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Z6 II against the W650.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony W650 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 II and W650 is 61 and 96 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The image underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z6 II and W650.

All in all, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z6 II using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Nikon Z6 II will render greater detail with its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Z6 II will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography details
Sony W650 Portrait photography details
86
has manual focus
high resolution (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Street photography camera
Sony W650 as a Street photography camera
78
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus by touch
environment proof
great ISO range (51,200)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (124g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Sports photography highlights
Sony W650 Sports photography highlights
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high resolution (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect AF
low battery life (410 shots)
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Travel photography details
Sony W650 Travel photography details
66
environment proof
supports bluetooth
includes focus by touch
high resolution (25MP)
low battery life (410 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than average (124 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography factors
Sony W650 Landscape photography factors
82
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high resolution (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
2 card slots
low battery life (410 per charge)
43
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z6 II
Vlogging with Sony W650
36
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone support
display is not selfie friendly
33
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than average (124g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Sony W650
 Nikon Z6 Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z6 Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2020-10-14 2012-01-10
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
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 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6048 x 4024 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 51200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 273 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.70 m
Flash settings 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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 705 gr (1.55 pounds) 124 gr (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 pictures 220 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type CFexpress Type B / XQD SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 2 1
Launch cost $1,997 $140