Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A99

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon Z6 II and Sony A99, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the Z6 II (25MP) and the A99 (24MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The Z6 II was manufactured 7 years after the A99 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the Z6 II grades against the A99 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z6 Mark II and Sony SLT-A99. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon Z6 II Gallery and Sony A99 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z6 II comes with physical dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Sony A99 has measurements of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Compare the Nikon Z6 II and Sony A99 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the Z6 II and the A99.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 II and A99 is 61 and 57 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z6 II and A99.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon Z6 II to produce extra detail due to its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent Z6 II will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.