Nikon Z6 II vs Sony ZV-E10
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony ZV-E10 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony ZV-E10 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z6 Mark II & Sony ZV-E10. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon Z6 II Gallery & Sony ZV-E10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Sony ZV-E10
Z6 II | ZV-E10 | |||
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Screen size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer screen (+1180k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E10 over the Nikon Z6 II
ZV-E10 | Z6 II | |||
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Announced | July 2021 | ![]() | October 2020 | More recent by 9 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Sony ZV-E10
Z6 II | ZV-E10 | |||
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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).
Check the Nikon Z6 II versus Sony ZV-E10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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.

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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony ZV-E10 Specifications
Nikon Z6 Mark II | Sony ZV-E10 | |
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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 |