Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A33
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A33 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A33 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z6 Mark II & Sony SLT-A33. The full galleries are provided at Nikon Z6 II Gallery & Sony A33 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Sony A33
Z6 II | A33 | |||
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Introduced | October 2020 | ![]() | August 2010 | More modern by 124 months |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper display (+1179k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Nikon Z6 II
A33 | Z6 II | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Sony A33
Z6 II | A33 | |||
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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).
See the Nikon Z6 II versus Sony A33 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A33 Specifications
Nikon Z6 Mark II | Sony SLT-A33 | |
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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 | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
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 |