Nikon Z6 vs Sony RX100 VA

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Nikon Z6 vs Sony RX100 VA

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

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1 inch 116.2mm²
20.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 70.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon Z6 advantages over Sony RX100 VA

Larger sensor
35mm vs 1 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 5.94 vs 2.41 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Fast startup
~1.50 vs 2.0 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Longer video battery life
85 vs 35 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

380 vs 220 shots
Capture more photos
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
More dots on screen
2100k vs 1229k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
More viewfinder magnification
0.80x vs 0.59x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
More pixels
24.5 vs 20.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Higher extended ISO
204800 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Sony RX100 VA advantages over Nikon Z6

Less expensive
$998* vs $1899
Save money for lenses or accessories
Slower slow-motion
1000 fps vs 120 fps
Supports slower slow-mo
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Thinner
41 mm vs 67 mm
Thinner
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/200 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Less shutter lag
0.12 vs 0.20 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Faster JPEG shooting
23.9 fps vs 12.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
233 vs 47 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
23.9 fps vs 12.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
103 vs 35 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/8000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
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
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review 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
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility

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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).
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The Competition

Compared to Sony RX100 V

Nikon Z6

Sony RX100 V

$1396
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$998
1 inch

Less expensive
Slower slow-motion

Compare Nikon Z6 vs Sony RX100 V

Sony RX100 VA

Sony RX100 V

$998
1 inch

Bigger JPEG buffer
Bigger RAW buffer

$998
1 inch

Compare Sony RX100 VA vs Sony RX100 V

Compared to Sony A7 III

Nikon Z6

Sony A7 III

$1396
35mm

Top deck display
More dots on screen

$1531
35mm

Less expensive
NFC

Compare Nikon Z6 vs Sony A7 III

Sony RX100 VA

Sony A7 III

$998
1 inch

Less expensive
Slower slow-motion

$1531
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony RX100 VA 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 RX100 VA

Nikon Z7

$998
1 inch

Less expensive
Slower slow-motion

$2147
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony RX100 VA 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 RX100 VA

Canon EOS R

$998
1 inch

Less expensive
Slower slow-motion

$1499
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

Compare Sony RX100 VA vs Canon EOS R

Compared to Sony ZV-1

Nikon Z6

Sony ZV-1

$1396
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$800
1 inch

Slower slow-motion
In-camera panoramas

Compare Nikon Z6 vs Sony ZV-1

Sony RX100 VA

Sony ZV-1

$998
1 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Internal flash

$800
1 inch

Touchscreen
Built-in Bluetooth

Compare Sony RX100 VA vs Sony ZV-1

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