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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony FX3

Portability
61 Imaging
77 Features
89 Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Sony FX3 front
Portability
62 Imaging
65 Features
92 Overall
75

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony FX3 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced October 2020
  • Replaced the Nikon Z6
Sony FX3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Raise to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 716g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Released February 2021
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony FX3 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Nikon Z6 II and Sony FX3, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and FX3 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The Z6 II was introduced 4 months prior to the FX3 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony FX3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Z6 II scores versus the FX3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Sony FX3

		

		

			
 Z6 II FX3 
Screen dimension3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1440kClearer screen (+660k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony FX3 over the Nikon Z6 II

		

		

			
 FX3 Z6 II 
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Sony FX3

		

		

			
 Z6 II FX3 
ReleasedOctober 2020February 2021Same age
Focus manually  Dial accurate focus
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon Z6 II vs Sony FX3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're going to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Nikon Z6 II enjoys outer dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Sony FX3 has specifications of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 716 grams (1.58 lbs).
Examine the Nikon Z6 II and Sony FX3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Z6 II and the FX3.
Nikon Z6 II vs Sony FX3 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and FX3 is 61 and 62 respectively.
Nikon Z6 II vs Sony FX3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z6 II vs Sony FX3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it is hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z6 II and FX3.
Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon Z6 II to render more detail using its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively.
	
			Nikon Z6 II vs Sony FX3 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z6 II vs Sony FX3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon Z6 II vs Sony FX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography features
Sony FX3 Portrait photography features
86
 focusing manually
 excellent MP (25MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 supports face detect autofocus
 supports RAW files
71
 has manual focus
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 provides face detection focus
 exports RAW files
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison
Nikon Z6 II Street photography info
Sony FX3 Street photography info
78
 screen tilts up and down
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 supports RAW files
 provides touch to focus
 weather proof
 good ISO range (51,200)
76
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 exports RAW files
 boasts touch to focus
 weather proof
 good ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison
 Nikon Z6 II as a Sports photography camera
 Sony FX3 as a Sports photography camera
82
 high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 excellent MP (25 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 supports tracking focus
 weather proof
 comes with phase detect autofocus
 low battery pack (410 CIPA)
76
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 provides tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 great battery power (600 shots)
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison
 Nikon Z6 II as a Travel photography camera
 Sony FX3 as a Travel photography camera
66
 weather proof
 has bluetooth
 provides touch to focus
 excellent MP (25MP)
 low battery pack (410 shots)
 display isn't selfie friendly
71
 great battery power (600 shots)
 weather proof
 has bluetooth
 boasts touch to focus
 selfie friendly screen
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography factors
Sony FX3 Landscape photography factors
82
 focusing manually
 switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 nice screen size (3.2")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 excellent MP (25MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 good ISO range (51,200)
 supports RAW files
 weather proof
 has dual storage slots
 low battery pack (410 shots)
77
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen size is good (3.00 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 good ISO range (102,400)
 exports RAW files
 weather proof
 great battery power (600 shots)
 has dual storage slots
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Nikon Z6 II
Vlogging with Sony FX3
36
 touch screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detect autofocus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 does have microphone jack
 display isn't selfie friendly
77
 selfie friendly screen
 touch screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detection focus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 includes external mic jack
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony FX3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Sony FX3
 Nikon Z6 Mark IISony FX3
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z6 Mark II Sony FX3
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2020-10-14 2021-02-23
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 6048 x 4024 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 51200 102400
Highest boosted ISO 204800 409600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data    
Min boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 273 759
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Sony E
Amount of lenses 15 187
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully articulated
Display size 3.2" 3.00"
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 14.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off no built-in flash
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 705g (1.55 pounds) 716g (1.58 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 85
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.4
DXO Low light score not tested 3900
Other
Battery life 410 shots 600 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting   With downloadable app
Storage media CFexpress Type B / XQD Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots Two Two
Pricing at launch $1,997 $3,900