Nikon Z6 II vs Sony WX150
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony WX150 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Nikon Z6 II vs Sony WX150 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z6 Mark II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The whole galleries are available at Nikon Z6 II Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Sony WX150
Z6 II | WX150 | |||
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Announced | October 2020 | February 2012 | More modern by 106 months | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 461k | Sharper screen (+1639k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Nikon Z6 II
WX150 | Z6 II |
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Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Sony WX150
Z6 II | WX150 | |||
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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.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.
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 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.
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony WX150 Specifications
Nikon Z6 Mark II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 | |
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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 |