Sony A7S II with Nikon Z6 Comparison

Sony A7S II and Nikon Z6 Main Features

  • October, 2015
  • August, 2018
  • 12 MP Full frame CMOS Sensor
  • 25 MP Full frame BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • 100 - 102400 ISO
  • 100 - 51200 ISO
  • 5-axis Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 5-axis Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • 2359k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 3690k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 5.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 12.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 4K 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • 4K 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 127 x 96 x 60 mm, 627g.
  • 134 x 101 x 68 mm, 675g.
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Sony A7S II Scores


Imaging score
78
Features score
86
Value for money score
89
Portability score
79
Overall score
89

Nikon Z6 Scores


Imaging score
79
Features score
97
Value for money score
99
Portability score
76
Overall score
94

Nikon Z6 with Sony Alpha A7S II Overview


Let's compare Sony Alpha A7S II with Nikon Z6. These models are included in the Pro Mirrorless cameras. Sony A7S II was released in 2015, and Nikon Z6 in 2018. Z6 is newer, which is a plus. Alpha A7S II 3 years older.
The sensor resolution of Z6 is greater than that of Alpha A7S II. The difference of 13 MP is quite a lot. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . Both cameras have 5-axis Sensor-shift image stabilization. Both cameras feature a 3-inch tilting screen.
Both cameras have a electronic viewfinder. Viewfinder Z6 has a higher resolution of 3690k dots, Alpha A7S II has a resolution of 2359k dots. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Sony Alpha A7S II has 12.0 fps continuous shooting. Sony Alpha A7S II has 12.0 fps continuous shooting.

General Alpha A7S II Z6
Brand Sony Nikon
Model Alpha A7S II Z6
Announced October, 2015 August, 2018
Body Type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Lens
Lens Mount Sony E (NEX) Nikon Z
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier 1 1
Number of Lenses 116 15
Macro Focus Range n/a n/a
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Tilting Tilting
Screen Resolution 1229k pixels 2100k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 2359
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.78 0.8
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 169 273
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec 1/8000 sec
Continuous Shooting 5.0 fps 12.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash Modes no built-in flash Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±5 EV ±5 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size Full frame Full frame
Sensor Type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor Dimensions mm 35.9 x 23.9 mm
Sensor Area 0.0 mm² 858.0 mm²
Sensor Resolution 12 MP 25 MP
Max Image Resolution 4240 x 2832 6048 x 4024
Max Native ISO 102400 51200
Min Native ISO 100 100
Max Boosted ISO 409600 204800
Min Boosted ISO 50 50
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160
Video Formats MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, H.264
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
Battery
Battery Life 370 shots 330 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model NP-FW50
Physical
Weight 627 g 675 g
Physical Dimensions 127 x 96 x 60 mm 134 x 101 x 68 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo XQD card
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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