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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony WX10

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony WX10 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost 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
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Released January 2011
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony WX10 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon Z6 II vs Sony WX10, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and WX10 (16MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and WX10 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The Z6 II was revealed 9 years later than the WX10 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Z6 II scores against the WX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Sony WX10

 Z6 II WX10 
ReleasedOctober 2020January 2011Fresher by 119 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"2.8"Larger display (+0.4")
Display resolution2100k460kClearer display (+1640k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Nikon Z6 II

 WX10 Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Sony WX10

 Z6 II WX10 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon Z6 II provides outer dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Sony WX10 has sizing of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Nikon Z6 II vs Sony WX10 in our brand 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 have during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Z6 II and the WX10.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 II and WX10 is 61 and 95 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The visual here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z6 II and WX10.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z6 II using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z6 II will resolve more detail because of its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Z6 II provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z6 II
Portrait photography with Sony WX10
86
has manual focus
resolution is amazing (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
39
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z6 II
Street photography with Sony WX10
78
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
provides touch focus
weather proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z6 II
Sports photography with Sony WX10
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is amazing (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
terrible battery (410 per charge)
39
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Travel photography info
Sony WX10 Travel photography info
66
weather proof
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
resolution is amazing (25 megapixels)
terrible battery (410 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
65
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography information
Sony WX10 Landscape photography information
82
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is amazing (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
two card slots
terrible battery (410 CIPA)
50
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Vlogging details
Sony WX10 Vlogging details
36
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
32
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Sony WX10
 Nikon Z6 Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z6 Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2020-10-14 2011-01-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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
Highest Possible resolution 6048 x 4024 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 51200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 273 9
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-168mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Total lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inches 2.8 inches
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 14.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.10 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 Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 grams (1.55 lb) 161 grams (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage CFexpress Type B / XQD SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Dual Single
Retail price $1,997 $200