Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A57

Here is a thorough review of the Nikon Z6 II versus Sony A57, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and A57 (16MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and A57 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z6 II was manufactured 8 years later than the A57 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the Z6 II matches up against the A57 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z6 Mark II and Sony SLT-A57. The entire galleries are available at Nikon Z6 II Gallery and Sony A57 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Nikon Z6 II has got external measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Sony A57 has specifications of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).

Check the Nikon Z6 II versus Sony A57 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Z6 II vs the A57.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 II and A57 is 61 and 64 respectively.

Typically, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The visual below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z6 II and A57.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z6 II featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z6 II will deliver extra detail due to its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern Z6 II is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.