Nikon Z6 vs Sony A7
Portability
62 Imaging
74 Features
88 Overall
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62 Imaging
74 Features
88 Overall
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Portability
78 Imaging
70 Features
80 Overall
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78 Imaging
70 Features
80 Overall
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Nikon Z6 vs Sony A7 Key Specs
Nikon Z6
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- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
- Released August 2018
- Replacement is Nikon Z6 II
Sony A7
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(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 50 - 25600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
- Introduced January 2014
- Successor is Sony A7 II
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In this write-up, we are contrasting the Nikon Z6 vs Sony A7, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the Z6 (25MP) and the A7 (24MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (Full frame).
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Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Z6 grades vs the A7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z6 and Sony Alpha A7. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon Z6 Gallery and Sony A7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 over the Sony A7
| Z6 | A7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | August 2018 |  | January 2014 | More recent by 56 months |
| Display sizing | 3.2" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 2100k |  | 1230k | Clearer display (+870k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Nikon Z6
| A7 | Z6 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon Z6 and Sony A7
| Z6 | A7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Nikon Z6 vs Sony A7 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z6 enjoys physical dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Z6 against the A7.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 and A7 is 62 and 78 respectively.
Nikon Z6 vs Sony A7 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z6 and A7.
Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon Z6 to offer you more detail due to its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent Z6 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon Z6 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7 as a Portrait photography camera
focusing manually
megapixel count fantastic (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detection focus
exports RAW formats
manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Sony A7 Street photography advice
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
environment proofing
very good high ISO (51,200)
screen tilts
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
lighter than others in class (474g)
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Nikon Z6 Sports photography factors
Sony A7 Sports photography factors
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low battery power (330 shots)
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
MP count decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (340 CIPA)
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Nikon Z6 Travel photography factors
Sony A7 Travel photography factors
environment proofing
has bluetooth
offers touch to focus
megapixel count fantastic (25 megapixels)
low battery power (330 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
lighter than others in class (474g)
weather proofing
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
bad battery power (340 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape photography with Nikon Z6
Landscape photography with Sony A7
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
low battery power (330 per charge)
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (340 shots)
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touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
features face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone support
lighter than others in class (474 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Nikon Z6 vs Sony A7 Specifications
| Nikon Z6 | Sony Alpha A7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon Z6 | Sony Alpha A7 |
| Category | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Released | 2018-08-23 | 2014-01-22 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Expeed 6 | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 35.8 x 23.9mm |
| Sensor area | 858.0mm² | 855.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 25 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 6048 x 4024 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Max native ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
| Max boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 50 |
| RAW support | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 273 | 117 |
| Cross focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Amount of lenses | 15 | 121 |
| Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 2,100 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | - | Xtra Fine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dots | 2,359 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.71x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 12.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated 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 | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | 1/250 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 675 gr (1.49 lb) | 474 gr (1.04 lb) |
| Dimensions | 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") | 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 95 | 90 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 25.3 | 24.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 14.3 | 14.2 |
| DXO Low light score | 3299 | 2248 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 pictures | 340 pictures |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
| Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
| Type of storage | XQD card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $1,997 | $798 |