Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A6600
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A6600 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
- Launched October 2020
- Previous Model is Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
- Launched August 2019
- Renewed by Sony A6700

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A6600 Overview
Below, we are comparing the Nikon Z7 II versus Sony A6600, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and A6600 (24MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and A6600 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

The Z7 II was announced 14 months after the A6600 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Z7 II scores vs the A6600 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A6600 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z7 Mark II and Sony Alpha a6600. The whole galleries are available at Nikon Z7 II Gallery and Sony A6600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Sony A6600
Z7 II | A6600 | |||
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Launched | October 2020 | ![]() | August 2019 | Newer by 14 months |
Display dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 922k | Crisper display (+1178k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Nikon Z7 II
A6600 | Z7 II | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Sony A6600
Z7 II | A6600 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A6600 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z7 II comes with exterior dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Sony A6600 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).
Check out the Nikon Z7 II versus Sony A6600 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Z7 II versus the A6600.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and A6600 is 61 and 77 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A6600 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The pic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 II and A6600.
Plainly, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z7 II using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z7 II will show extra detail with its extra 22MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer Z7 II will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A6600 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A6600 Specifications
Nikon Z7 Mark II | Sony Alpha a6600 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Z7 Mark II | Sony Alpha a6600 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2020-10-14 | 2019-08-28 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 858.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 46 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 8256 x 5504 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 32000 |
Max enhanced ISO | 102400 | 102400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 32 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 493 | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon Z | Sony E |
Amount of lenses | 15 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 2,100k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dot | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 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 | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/200 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 705 gr (1.55 lb) | 503 gr (1.11 lb) |
Dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1497 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 420 photographs | 810 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FZ1000 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | Two | One |
Price at release | $2,997 | $1,198 |