Nikon Z6 vs Sony A7R III
Portability
62 Imaging
75 Features
88 Overall
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62 Imaging
75 Features
88 Overall
80
Portability
63 Imaging
78 Features
93 Overall
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63 Imaging
78 Features
93 Overall
84
Nikon Z6 vs Sony A7R III Key Specs
Nikon Z6
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Push 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
- Revealed August 2018
- Newer Model is Nikon Z6 II
Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 42MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
- Released October 2017
- Replaced the Sony A7R II
- Replacement is Sony A7R IV
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In this article, we will be looking at the Nikon Z6 and Sony A7R III, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the Z6 (25MP) and A7R III (42MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (Full frame).
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe Z6 was unveiled 11 months later than the A7R III which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the Z6 grades against the A7R III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 over the Sony A7R III
| Z6 | A7R III | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2018 |  | October 2017 | More recent by 11 months |
| Screen sizing | 3.2" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 2100k |  | 1440k | Clearer screen (+660k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Nikon Z6
| A7R III | Z6 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon Z6 and Sony A7R III
| Z6 | A7R III | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Nikon Z6 vs Sony A7R III Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z6 provides outside measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R III has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Z6 versus the A7R III.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 and A7R III is 62 and 63 respectively.
Nikon Z6 vs Sony A7R III Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z6 and A7R III.
As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony A7R III to provide extra detail having an extra 17 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer Z6 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon Z6 Portrait photography factors
Sony A7R III Portrait photography factors
has manual focus
great megapixels (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW formats
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is amazing (42 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detect focus
exports RAW files
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screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
environment proofing
above average high ISO (51,200)
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
has focus by touch
environment sealing
above average high ISO (32,000)
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max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
low battery power (330 per charge)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is amazing (42MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery power (650 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
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Nikon Z6 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7R III as a Travel photography camera
environment proofing
has bluetooth
supports touch to focus
great megapixels (25MP)
low battery power (330 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
great battery power (650 shots)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
sensor resolution is amazing (42MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
Photography GlossaryLandscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Nikon Z6
Landscape photography with Sony A7R III
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
low battery power (330 CIPA)
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is amazing (42 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
great battery power (650 shots)
two card slots
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touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Nikon Z6 vs Sony A7R III Specifications
| Nikon Z6 | Sony Alpha A7R III | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon Z6 | Sony Alpha A7R III |
| Class | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2018-08-23 | 2017-10-25 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Expeed 6 | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
| Sensor area | 858.0mm² | 861.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 25 megapixels | 42 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 6048 x 4024 | 7952 x 5304 |
| Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 32000 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 204800 | 102400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 273 | 425 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Total lenses | 15 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 2,100 thousand dots | 1,440 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dots | 3,686 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.78x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 12.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated 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 | Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | Yes | USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 675g (1.49 lb) | 657g (1.45 lb) |
| 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 score | 95 | 100 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 25.3 | 26.0 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 14.3 | 14.7 |
| DXO Low light score | 3299 | 3523 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 shots | 650 shots |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-FZ100 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | XQD card | Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one) |
| Card slots | Single | Two |
| Launch cost | $1,997 | $2,800 |
