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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A33

Portability
61
Imaging
76
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A33 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 Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched October 2020
  • Older Model is Nikon Z6
Sony A33
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Introduced August 2010
  • Updated by Sony A35
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A33 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Nikon Z6 II versus Sony A33, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and A33 (14MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and A33 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The Z6 II was unveiled 10 years after the A33 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Z6 II scores versus the A33 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Sony A33

 Z6 II A33 
IntroducedOctober 2020August 2010More modern by 124 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k921kSharper display (+1179k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Nikon Z6 II

 A33 Z6 II 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Sony A33

 Z6 II A33 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon Z6 II comes with outside measurements 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 A33 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Z6 II and the A33.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A33 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 II and A33 is 61 and 67 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The image underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z6 II and A33.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z6 II having a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Nikon Z6 II will give more detail having an extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The younger Z6 II is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A33 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography highlights
Sony A33 Portrait photography highlights
85
you can focus manually
MP count fantastic (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
72
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Street photography highlights
Sony A33 Street photography highlights
78
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
provides focus via touch
environment sealing
good ISO range (51,200)
76
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Sports photography camera
Sony A33 as a Sports photography camera
81
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect AF
not so great battery power (410 per charge)
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
terrible battery pack (340 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z6 II
Travel photography with Sony A33
66
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
MP count fantastic (25 megapixels)
not so great battery power (410 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
61
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (340 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography factors
Sony A33 Landscape photography factors
81
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
not so great battery power (410 shots)
67
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
terrible battery pack (340 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z6 II
Vlogging with Sony A33
36
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone jack
doesn't have selfie friendly display
77
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Sony A33
 Nikon Z6 Mark IISony SLT-A33
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z6 Mark II Sony SLT-A33
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2020-10-14 2010-08-24
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6048 x 4024 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 51200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 273 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 15 143
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 1,150 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash options 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, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705g (1.55 lbs) 500g (1.10 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 591
Other
Battery life 410 photographs 340 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage CFexpress Type B / XQD SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 2 One
Price at release $1,997 $230