Nikon Z6 vs Sony A7S II
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![Nikon Z6 front Nikon Z6 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Z6/Nikon-Z6-front.jpg)
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Nikon Z6 vs Sony A7S II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase 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
- Released August 2018
- Replacement is Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 102400 (Expand to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
- Released October 2015
- Succeeded the Sony A7S
- Later Model is Sony A7S III
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Nikon Z6 vs Sony A7S II Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Nikon Z6 vs Sony A7S II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z6 (25MP) and A7S II (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (Full frame).
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The Z6 was launched 2 years later than the A7S II and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the Z6 matches up against the A7S II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Nikon Z6 vs Sony A7S II Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z6 & Sony Alpha A7S II. The complete galleries are available at Nikon Z6 Gallery & Sony A7S II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 over the Sony A7S II
Z6 | A7S II | |||
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Released | August 2018 | ![]() | October 2015 | Fresher by 35 months |
Screen size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 1229k | Sharper screen (+871k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Nikon Z6
A7S II | Z6 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z6 and Sony A7S II
Z6 | A7S II | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Nikon Z6 vs Sony A7S II Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Nikon Z6 comes with outer measurements 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 A7S II has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).
Look at the Nikon Z6 vs Sony A7S II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z6 against the A7S II.
![Nikon Z6 vs Sony A7S II size comparison Nikon Z6 vs Sony A7S II size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Z6-vs-Sony-Alpha-A7S-II-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 and A7S II is 62 and 68 respectively.
![Nikon Z6 vs Sony A7S II top view buttons comparison Nikon Z6 vs Sony A7S II top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Z6-vs-Sony-Alpha-A7S-II-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon Z6 vs Sony A7S II Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The visual below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z6 and A7S II.
To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon Z6 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 13MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger Z6 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Nikon Z6 vs Sony A7S II sensor size comparison Nikon Z6 vs Sony A7S II sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Z6-vs-Sony-Alpha-A7S-II-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon Z6 vs Sony A7S II Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon Z6 vs Sony A7S II Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon Z6 vs Sony A7S II Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Z6-vs-Sony-Alpha-A7S-II-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Nikon Z6 vs Sony A7S II Specifications
Nikon Z6 | Sony Alpha A7S II | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Z6 | Sony Alpha A7S II |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Released | 2018-08-23 | 2015-10-12 |
Body design | 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 dimensions | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 858.0mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 25 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 6048 x 4024 | 4240 x 2832 |
Highest native ISO | 51200 | 102400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 204800 | 409600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 273 | 169 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon Z | Sony E |
Amount of lenses | 15 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 2,100 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dot | 2,359 thousand dot |
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 speed | 12.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/200s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps]) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 675g (1.49 lbs) | 627g (1.38 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 rating | 95 | 85 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 25.3 | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.3 | 13.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 3299 | 2993 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photos | 370 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | XQD card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $1,997 | $2,767 |