Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A58
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A58 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- 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
- Released October 2020
- Replaced the Nikon Z6
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 16000 (Raise to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
- Launched November 2013
- Replaced the Sony A57

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A58 Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A58, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and A58 (20MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and A58 (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

The Z6 II was revealed 6 years after the A58 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Z6 II matches up versus the A58 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A58 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z6 Mark II and Sony SLT-A58. The full galleries are available at Nikon Z6 II Gallery and Sony A58 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Sony A58
Z6 II | A58 | |||
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Launched | October 2020 | ![]() | November 2013 | Newer by 84 months |
Display sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+1640k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Nikon Z6 II
A58 | Z6 II |
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Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Sony A58
Z6 II | A58 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon Z6 II enjoys 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) while the Sony A58 has specifications of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A58 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Z6 II compared to the A58.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and A58 is 61 and 68 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The image underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z6 II and A58.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z6 II having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z6 II will produce more detail because of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent Z6 II provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A58 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A58 Specifications
Nikon Z6 Mark II | Sony SLT-A58 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Z6 Mark II | Sony SLT-A58 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2020-10-14 | 2013-11-27 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
Sensor surface area | 858.0mm² | 357.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 25MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 6048 x 4024 | 5456 x 3632 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 16000 |
Max enhanced ISO | 204800 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 273 | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon Z | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Available lenses | 15 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen size | 3.2 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 2,100 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dot | 1,440 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.65x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 14.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 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 | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/200 secs | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 705 grams (1.55 pounds) | 492 grams (1.08 pounds) |
Dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 74 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 753 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 pictures | 690 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | CFexpress Type B / XQD | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Two | 1 |
Launch pricing | $1,997 | $645 |