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Nikon Z6 vs Sony A7 II

Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
88
Overall
80
Nikon Z6 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 II front
Portability
69
Imaging
72
Features
84
Overall
76

Nikon Z6 vs Sony A7 II Key Specs

Nikon Z6
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Launched August 2018
  • Renewed by Nikon Z6 II
Sony A7 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 599g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Released November 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony A7
  • Refreshed by Sony A7 III
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Nikon Z6 vs Sony A7 II Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon Z6 versus Sony A7 II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the Z6 (25MP) and the A7 II (24MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The Z6 was revealed 3 years after the A7 II which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Z6 matches up against the A7 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 over the Sony A7 II

 Z6 A7 II 
ReleasedAugust 2018November 2014Newer by 46 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1230kSharper screen (+870k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Nikon Z6

 A7 II Z6 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 and Sony A7 II

 Z6 A7 II 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon Z6 vs Sony A7 II Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z6 offers outside measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 II has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Z6 versus the A7 II.

Nikon Z6 vs Sony A7 II size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 and A7 II is 62 and 69 respectively.

Nikon Z6 vs Sony A7 II top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 vs Sony A7 II Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The image here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Z6 and A7 II.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon Z6 to deliver more detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher Z6 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon Z6 vs Sony A7 II sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 vs Sony A7 II Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 vs Sony A7 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z6
Portrait photography with Sony A7 II
85
manual focus
excellent MP (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW files
83
manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 Street photography information
Sony A7 II Street photography information
78
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
provides focus by touch
environment proofing
good high ISO (51,200)
81
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 Sports photography features
Sony A7 II Sports photography features
81
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
bad battery power (330 CIPA)
74
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
low battery (350 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 Travel photography advice
Sony A7 II Travel photography advice
66
environment proofing
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
excellent MP (25 megapixels)
bad battery power (330 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
62
environment sealing
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
low battery (350 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 Landscape photography information
Sony A7 II Landscape photography information
81
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
bad battery power (330 CIPA)
80
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
low battery (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 Vlogging factors
Sony A7 II Vlogging factors
36
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
37
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic support
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Nikon Z6 vs Sony A7 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 and Sony A7 II
 Nikon Z6Sony Alpha A7 II
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z6 Sony Alpha A7 II
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2018-08-23 2014-11-20
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 6 Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 25MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6048 x 4024 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 51200 25600
Highest boosted ISO 204800 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 273 117
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Sony E
Available lenses 15 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 2,100k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 675 grams (1.49 lbs) 599 grams (1.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 95 90
DXO Color Depth score 25.3 24.9
DXO Dynamic range score 14.3 13.6
DXO Low light score 3299 2449
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 350 photographs
Style 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 recording With downloadable app
Type of storage XQD card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $1,997 $1,456