Nikon Z6 II vs Sony W690
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony W690 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase 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
- Revealed October 2020
- Earlier Model is Nikon Z6
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
- Launched February 2012

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony W690 Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Nikon Z6 II and Sony W690, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and W690 (16MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and W690 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

The Z6 II was revealed 8 years later than the W690 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Z6 II scores versus the W690 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony W690 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z6 Mark II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon Z6 II Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Sony W690
Z6 II | W690 | |||
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Launched | October 2020 | ![]() | February 2012 | More recent by 106 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+1870k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Nikon Z6 II
W690 | Z6 II |
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Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Sony W690
Z6 II | W690 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Nikon Z6 II vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z6 II enjoys exterior measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Sony W690 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Check out the Nikon Z6 II and Sony W690 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Z6 II against the W690.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and W690 is 61 and 95 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The photograph below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z6 II and W690.
To sum up, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z6 II having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon Z6 II will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The younger Z6 II should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony W690 Specifications
Nikon Z6 Mark II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Z6 Mark II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2020-10-14 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6048 x 4024 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 273 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 15 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.2" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 2,100 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 14.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.30 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/200s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 705 gr (1.55 lb) | 142 gr (0.31 lb) |
Dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 220 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | CFexpress Type B / XQD | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 2 | Single |
Price at launch | $1,997 | $297 |