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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony WX150

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony WX150 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand 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
  • Released October 2020
  • Replaced the Nikon Z6
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony WX150 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon Z6 II and Sony WX150, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and WX150 (18MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and WX150 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z6 II was announced 8 years after the WX150 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Z6 II grades versus the WX150 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Sony WX150

 Z6 II WX150 
AnnouncedOctober 2020February 2012More modern by 106 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k461kSharper screen (+1639k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Nikon Z6 II

 WX150 Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Sony WX150

 Z6 II WX150 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon Z6 II has got exterior dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Sony WX150 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Nikon Z6 II and Sony WX150 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Z6 II compared to the WX150.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 II and WX150 is 61 and 95 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z6 II and WX150.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z6 II with its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Nikon Z6 II will produce extra detail with its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer Z6 II will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography features
Sony WX150 Portrait photography features
86
you can focus manually
amazing resolution (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
38
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Street photography info
Sony WX150 Street photography info
78
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
has touch focus
weather proof
good high ISO (51,200)
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (133g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z6 II
Sports photography with Sony WX150
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing resolution (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proof
has phase detect autofocus
not so great battery pack (410 per charge)
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Travel photography features
Sony WX150 Travel photography features
66
weather proof
supports bluetooth
has touch focus
amazing resolution (25MP)
not so great battery pack (410 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
71
lighter than others (133 grams)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX150 Landscape photography highlights
82
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing resolution (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather proof
has dual storage slots
not so great battery pack (410 CIPA)
46
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Vlogging features
Sony WX150 Vlogging features
36
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
35
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (133 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Sony WX150
 Nikon Z6 Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z6 Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2020-10-14 2012-02-28
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6048 x 4024 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 51200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 273 9
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705g (1.55 pounds) 133g (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 images 240 images
Type 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 feature
Type of storage CFexpress Type B / XQD SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Dual 1
Price at release $1,997 $300