Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A77

Here is a in depth analysis of the Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A77, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Z6 II (25MP) and the A77 (24MP) is relatively well matched but the Z6 II (Full frame) and A77 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z6 II was introduced 9 years later than the A77 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the Z6 II grades against the A77 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z6 Mark II and Sony SLT-A77. The whole galleries are available at Nikon Z6 II Gallery and Sony A77 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z6 II comes with external dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Sony A77 has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A77 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Z6 II compared to the A77.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and A77 is 61 and 59 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The graphic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z6 II and A77.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z6 II using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z6 II will give you greater detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent Z6 II will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.