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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony W810

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony W810 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched October 2020
  • Old Model is Nikon Z6
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Released January 2014
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony W810 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Nikon Z6 II and Sony W810, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and W810 (20MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and W810 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The Z6 II was manufactured 6 years after the W810 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the Z6 II matches up against the W810 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Sony W810

 Z6 II W810 
ReleasedOctober 2020January 2014More modern by 83 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k230kSharper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Nikon Z6 II

 W810 Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Sony W810

 Z6 II W810 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z6 II has physical measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Sony W810 has measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check the Nikon Z6 II and Sony W810 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z6 II against the W810.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony W810 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and W810 is 61 and 96 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The image here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Z6 II and W810.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z6 II featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z6 II will offer greater detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern Z6 II should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography details
Sony W810 Portrait photography details
86
has manual focus
MP count high (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW files
38
MP count decent (20MP)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z6 II
Street photography with Sony W810
78
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
includes focus via touch
environment proofing
very good high ISO (51,200)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z6 II
Sports photography with Sony W810
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
bad battery (410 per charge)
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Travel photography camera
Sony W810 as a Travel photography camera
66
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
includes focus via touch
MP count high (25 megapixels)
bad battery (410 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
67
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography information
Sony W810 Landscape photography information
82
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
has double storage slots
bad battery (410 shots)
41
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Vlogging camera
Sony W810 as a Vlogging camera
36
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
32
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Sony W810
 Nikon Z6 Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z6 Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Category Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2020-10-14 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 25MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 6048 x 4024 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 273 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 27-162mm (6.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Total lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
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 / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 lbs) 111g (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 pictures 200 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type CFexpress Type B / XQD Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots Two Single
Launch price $1,997 $100