Nikon Z6 vs Sony A6600

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Nikon Z6 vs Sony A6600

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35mm 858.0mm²
24.5 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

Go in depth with our full Nikon Z6 Review.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Nikon Z6 conclusion.

APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 32,000

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Differences

Nikon Z6 advantages over Sony A6600

Larger sensor
35mm vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 5.94 vs 3.92 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
More dots on screen
2100k vs 922k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More viewfinder magnification
0.80x vs 0.70x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Wider angle kit lens
24 mm vs 27 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
204800 vs 102400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Sony A6600 advantages over Nikon Z6

Less expensive
$1398 vs $1899
Save money for lenses or accessories
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Longer video battery life
250 vs 85 minutes
Capture more video
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

810 vs 380 shots
Capture more photos
More telephoto lens reach
203 mm vs 70 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Lighter weight
828g vs 1175g
Lighter weight
Bigger JPEG buffer
99 vs 47 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Headphone jack
Both provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Internal flash
Neither provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility

User reviews

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Review Excerpt

Great image quality; Terrific high ISO performance; Fast AF speeds; Eye AF; Swift 12fps burst shooting; In-body image stabilization; High-quality 4K video; Robust build quality; Familiar Nikon design.
Single XQD card slot; Default high ISO NR a bit strong; No 4K 60p; 1/200s x-sync speed; Limited native lens selection (at this time).
Read our Nikon Z6 Review

We haven’t finished our review of the Sony A6600, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X-T2

Nikon Z6

Fujifilm X-T2

$1396
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$999
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Nikon Z6 vs Fujifilm X-T2

Sony A6600

Fujifilm X-T2

$1198
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Touchscreen

$999
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Sony A6600 vs Fujifilm X-T2

Compared to Sony A7 III

Nikon Z6

Sony A7 III

$1396
35mm

Top deck display
More dots on screen

$1865
35mm

NFC
Higher effective ISO

Compare Nikon Z6 vs Sony A7 III

Sony A6600

Sony A7 III

$1198
APS-C

Less expensive
Longer video battery life

$1865
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony A6600 vs Sony A7 III

Compared to Nikon Z7

Nikon Z6

Nikon Z7

$1396
35mm

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

$2147
35mm

More pixels
Lacks anti-aliasing filter

Compare Nikon Z6 vs Nikon Z7

Sony A6600

Nikon Z7

$1198
APS-C

Less expensive
NFC

$2147
35mm

Larger sensor
Top deck display

Compare Sony A6600 vs Nikon Z7

Compared to Canon EOS R

Nikon Z6

Canon EOS R

$1396
35mm

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1499
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon Z6 vs Canon EOS R

Sony A6600

Canon EOS R

$1198
APS-C

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1499
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

Compare Sony A6600 vs Canon EOS R

Compared to Fujifilm X-T3

Nikon Z6

Fujifilm X-T3

$1396
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1299
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Nikon Z6 vs Fujifilm X-T3

Sony A6600

Fujifilm X-T3

$1198
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
NFC

$1299
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Higher max flash sync

Compare Sony A6600 vs Fujifilm X-T3

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