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Nikon Z6 vs Sony A7 III

Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
88
Overall
80
Nikon Z6 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 III front
Portability
63
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81

Nikon Z6 vs Sony A7 III Key Specs

Nikon Z6
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand 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
  • Later Model is Nikon Z6 II
Sony A7 III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Older Model is Sony A7 II
  • Successor is Sony A7 IV
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Nikon Z6 vs Sony A7 III Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Nikon Z6 vs Sony A7 III, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the Z6 (25MP) and the A7 III (24MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The Z6 was announced 6 months later than the A7 III so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Z6 scores vs the A7 III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 over the Sony A7 III

 Z6 A7 III 
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k922kClearer display (+1178k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Nikon Z6

 A7 III Z6 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 and Sony A7 III

 Z6 A7 III 
ReleasedAugust 2018February 2018Similar age
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon Z6 vs Sony A7 III Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z6 has got outside dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 III has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z6 vs Sony A7 III in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Z6 versus the A7 III.

Nikon Z6 vs Sony A7 III size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 and A7 III is 62 and 63 respectively.

Nikon Z6 vs Sony A7 III top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 vs Sony A7 III Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z6 and A7 III.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon Z6 to give greater detail with its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Nikon Z6 vs Sony A7 III sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 vs Sony A7 III Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 Portrait photography features
Sony A7 III Portrait photography features
85
manual focus
resolution is excellent (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
84
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7 III as a Street photography camera
78
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
supports focus by touch
environment sealing
very good high ISO (51,200)
78
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
offers touch to focus
weather proof
great ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7 III as a Sports photography camera
81
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is excellent (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
not so great battery power (330 CIPA)
87
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proof
great battery (610 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z6
Travel photography with Sony A7 III
66
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
resolution is excellent (25MP)
not so great battery power (330 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
73
great battery (610 shots)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
offers touch to focus
MP count good (24MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z6
Landscape photography with Sony A7 III
81
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is excellent (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
not so great battery power (330 shots)
85
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
great battery (610 shots)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 Vlogging factors
Sony A7 III Vlogging factors
36
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
36
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone support
display is not selfie friendly
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Nikon Z6 vs Sony A7 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 and Sony A7 III
 Nikon Z6Sony Alpha A7 III
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z6 Sony Alpha A7 III
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2018-08-23 2018-02-27
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 6 Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 25MP 24MP
Anti alias 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 51200
Highest boosted ISO 204800 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 273 693
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Sony E
Available lenses 15 121
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings 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
WB 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 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 675g (1.49 lbs) 650g (1.43 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 95 96
DXO Color Depth rating 25.3 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.3 14.7
DXO Low light rating 3299 3730
Other
Battery life 330 images 610 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage XQD card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Two
Pricing at launch $1,997 $1,998