Nikon Z6 vs Sony A7 IV

Here is a extensive comparison of the Nikon Z6 vs Sony A7 IV, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the Z6 (25MP) and A7 IV (33MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The Z6 was manufactured 4 years prior to the A7 IV and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Z6 grades vs the A7 IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z6 and Sony Alpha A7 IV. The entire galleries are available at Nikon Z6 Gallery and Sony A7 IV Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z6 enjoys outer dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 IV has measurements of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z6 vs Sony A7 IV in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Z6 versus the A7 IV.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Z6 and A7 IV is 62 and 61 respectively.

Usually, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z6 and A7 IV.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony A7 IV to result in extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older Z6 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.