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Nikon Z7 vs Sony A6600

Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
89
Overall
82
Nikon Z7 front
 
Sony Alpha a6600 front
Portability
77
Imaging
69
Features
96
Overall
79

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A6600 Key Specs

Nikon Z7
(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
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Revealed August 2018
  • Newer Model is Nikon Z7 II
Sony A6600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
  • Announced August 2019
  • Successor is Sony A6700
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Nikon Z7 vs Sony A6600 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Nikon Z7 versus Sony A6600, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and A6600 (24MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and A6600 (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The Z7 was announced 12 months prior to the A6600 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Z7 matches up versus the A6600 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Sony A6600

 Z7 A6600 
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k922kClearer screen (+1178k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Nikon Z7

 A6600 Z7 
AnnouncedAugust 2019August 2018More modern by 12 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Sony A6600

 Z7 A6600 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A6600 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon Z7 has external measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Sony A6600 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z7 versus Sony A6600 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Z7 against the A6600.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A6600 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Z7 and A6600 is 62 and 77 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A6600 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A6600 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 and A6600.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z7 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon Z7 will give extra detail with its extra 22MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged Z7 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A6600 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A6600 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A6600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A6600 as a Portrait photography camera
86
manual focus
excellent megapixels (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
81
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Street photography camera
Sony A6600 as a Street photography camera
79
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
offers touch to focus
weather proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
83
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
weather proof
very good high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 Sports photography features
Sony A6600 Sports photography features
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
bad battery pack (330 shots)
84
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
good battery power (810 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A6600 as a Travel photography camera
67
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
offers touch to focus
excellent megapixels (46MP)
bad battery pack (330 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
84
good battery power (810 CIPA)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 Landscape photography factors
Sony A6600 Landscape photography factors
82
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
bad battery pack (330 CIPA)
85
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW files
weather proof
good battery power (810 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A6600 as a Vlogging camera
36
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
84
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic port
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Nikon Z7 vs Sony A6600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Sony A6600
 Nikon Z7Sony Alpha a6600
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z7 Sony Alpha a6600
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-08-23 2019-08-28
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 6 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 surface area 858.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 46MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 8256 x 5504 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 32000
Max boosted ISO 102400 102400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 493 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Sony E
Available lenses 15 121
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest 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 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 jack
Headphone jack
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 675 gr (1.49 pounds) 503 gr (1.11 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 99 82
DXO Color Depth score 26.3 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score 14.6 13.4
DXO Low light score 2668 1497
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 810 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ1000
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media XQD card SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $2,797 $1,198