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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony ZV-E1

Portability
61 Imaging
76 Features
89 Overall
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Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Sony ZV-E1 front
Portability
80 Imaging
66 Features
89 Overall
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony ZV-E1 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(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
  • Superseded the Nikon Z6
Sony ZV-E1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Bump to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 483g - 121 x 72 x 54mm
  • Announced March 2023
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony ZV-E1 Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Nikon Z6 II and Sony ZV-E1, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and ZV-E1 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The Z6 II was introduced 3 years earlier than the ZV-E1 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-E1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Z6 II scores versus the ZV-E1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Sony ZV-E1

          

          

            
 Z6 II ZV-E1 
Display dimension3.2"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1037kClearer display (+1063k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Nikon Z6 II

          

          

            
 ZV-E1 Z6 II 
AnnouncedMarch 2023October 2020More modern by 29 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Sony ZV-E1

          

          

            
 Z6 II ZV-E1 
Focus manually  More precise focus
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Nikon Z6 II vs Sony ZV-E1 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon Z6 II features outside measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-E1 has specifications of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") and a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).
Examine the Nikon Z6 II and Sony ZV-E1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Z6 II vs the ZV-E1.
Nikon Z6 II vs Sony ZV-E1 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 II and ZV-E1 is 61 and 80 respectively.
Nikon Z6 II vs Sony ZV-E1 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Nikon Z6 II vs Sony ZV-E1 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The pic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z6 II and ZV-E1.
All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon Z6 II to offer more detail using its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged Z6 II is going to be behind in sensor tech.

            Nikon Z6 II vs Sony ZV-E1 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Nikon Z6 II vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Nikon Z6 II vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography info
Sony ZV-E1 Portrait photography info
85
 focusing manually
 megapixel count excellent (25MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 has face detect focus
 saves RAW files
71
 you can focus manually
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 supports face detection focus
 supports RAW formats
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison
Nikon Z6 II Street photography info
Sony ZV-E1 Street photography info
78
 screen tilts
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 saves RAW files
 offers focus via touch
 environment proofing
 great high ISO (51,200)
84
 fully articulated screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 supports RAW formats
 offers focus by touch
 environment sealing
 lighter than competitors in class (483g)
 above average ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Nikon Z6 II
Sports photography with Sony ZV-E1
81
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count excellent (25 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 has tracking focus
 environment proofing
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
 terrible battery (410 CIPA)
71
 quiet mode (1/8,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 supports tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 great battery pack (570 shots)
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
 low maximum shutter speed (1/ seconds)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Travel Comparison
Nikon Z6 II Travel photography advice
Sony ZV-E1 Travel photography advice
66
 environment proofing
 supports bluetooth
 offers focus via touch
 megapixel count excellent (25MP)
 terrible battery (410 shots)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
79
 great battery pack (570 shots)
 lighter than competitors in class (483 grams)
 environment sealing
 has bluetooth
 offers focus by touch
 display is selfie friendly
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography advice
Sony ZV-E1 Landscape photography advice
81
 focusing manually
 interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 screen size is good (3.2 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count excellent (25 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 great high ISO (51,200)
 saves RAW files
 environment proofing
 2 card slots
 terrible battery (410 CIPA)
79
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen is a good size (3.00 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 above average ISO range (102,400)
 supports RAW formats
 environment sealing
 great battery pack (570 shots)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon Z6 II Vlogging advice
Sony ZV-E1 Vlogging advice
36
 touch screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detect focus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 includes microphone support
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
85
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen functionality
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detection focus
 video res high (3840 x 1920 resolution)
 includes external microphone socket
 lighter than competitors in class (483 grams)
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony ZV-E1 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Sony ZV-E1
 Nikon Z6 Mark IISony ZV-E1
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z6 Mark II Sony ZV-E1
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2020-10-14 2023-03-29
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 6048 x 4024 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 51200 102400
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 409600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos    
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 40
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 273 759
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Sony E
Amount of lenses 15 195
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3.2 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s -
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 14.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off no built-in flash
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XA3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x1920
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 705 grams (1.55 lb) 483 grams (1.06 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 121 x 72 x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 shots 570 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting   With downloadable app
Type of storage CFexpress Type B / XQD SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Dual One
Retail pricing $1,997 $2,198