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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony ZV-E10

Portability
61
Imaging
76
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Sony ZV-E10 front
Portability
86
Imaging
71
Features
92
Overall
79

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony ZV-E10 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Revealed October 2020
  • Succeeded the Nikon Z6
Sony ZV-E10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 343g - 115 x 64 x 45mm
  • Announced July 2021
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony ZV-E10 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon Z6 II versus Sony ZV-E10, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Z6 II (25MP) and the ZV-E10 (24MP) is pretty well matched but the Z6 II (Full frame) and ZV-E10 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z6 II was introduced 9 months before the ZV-E10 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-E10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Z6 II scores versus the ZV-E10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Sony ZV-E10

 Z6 II ZV-E10 
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k920kClearer screen (+1180k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E10 over the Nikon Z6 II

 ZV-E10 Z6 II 
AnnouncedJuly 2021October 2020More recent by 9 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Sony ZV-E10

 Z6 II ZV-E10 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony ZV-E10 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z6 II has external measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-E10 has dimensions of 115mm x 64mm x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") with a weight of 343 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Z6 II compared to the ZV-E10.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony ZV-E10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and ZV-E10 is 61 and 86 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony ZV-E10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony ZV-E10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The photograph below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z6 II and ZV-E10.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z6 II having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z6 II will give you extra detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older Z6 II is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony ZV-E10 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography details
Sony ZV-E10 Portrait photography details
85
you can focus manually
megapixel count great (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detection focus
exports RAW formats
82
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Street photography camera
Sony ZV-E10 as a Street photography camera
78
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
environment proofing
very good ISO range (51,200)
82
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
offers focus via touch
above average ISO range (32,000)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z6 II
Sports photography with Sony ZV-E10
81
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
bad battery power (410 shots)
77
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery pack (440 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z6 II
Travel photography with Sony ZV-E10
66
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
megapixel count great (25 megapixels)
bad battery power (410 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
88
good battery pack (440 shots)
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
good resolution (24MP)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z6 II
Landscape photography with Sony ZV-E10
81
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
has double storage slots
bad battery power (410 CIPA)
81
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (440 shots)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z6 II
Vlogging with Sony ZV-E10
36
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
81
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 1920 pxls)
includes external mic socket
does not have image stabilization
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony ZV-E10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Sony ZV-E10
 Nikon Z6 Mark IISony ZV-E10
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z6 Mark II Sony ZV-E10
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-10-14 2021-07-30
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 25MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6048 x 4024 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 51200 32000
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 273 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Sony E
Number of lenses 15 150
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 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 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x1920
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705 gr (1.55 pounds) 343 gr (0.76 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 115 x 64 x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 photographs 440 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type CFexpress Type B / XQD SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Dual Single
Cost at release $1,997 $699