Sony a7S II vs Nikon Z6 II
This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony a7S II and Nikon Z6 II. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Sony a7S II is manufacturered by Sony but Nikon Z6 II is from Nikon. Both Sony and Nikon are well known brands though.
Sony a7S II were released 2015 and Nikon Z6 II was released 2020. That is a 5 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.Camera | Released |
Sony a7S II | 2015 |
Nikon Z6 II | 2020 |
Type of camera
Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.
Sensors / crop factor
Even though the camera sensors might be called differently they are both considered Full frame which means that the focal length of the lenses is not affected. There is no crop factor on any of these cameras and sensors.
Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
Sony a7S II | 50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier |
Nikon Z6 II | 50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier |
** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Sony)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)
Resolution
Sony a7S II has a 12 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon Z6 II has 25 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
Camera | Megapixels |
Sony a7S II |
12 MP
12007680 pixels 4240 x 2832 |
Nikon Z6 II |
25 MP
24337152 pixels 6048 x 4024 |
Nikon Z6 II has a 103 % larger resolution than Sony a7S II. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Sony a7S II has a larger ISO-range than Nikon Z6 II. Sony a7S II has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 102400 while Nikon Z6 II has 100 to 51200.
Camera | ISO Range |
Sony a7S II | 100-102400 |
Nikon Z6 II | 100-51200 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a7S II
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon Z6 II
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Sony a7S II can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds and Nikon Z6 II can shoot up to 14 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Sony a7S II | 5 |
Nikon Z6 II | 14 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
In this case, both Sony a7S II and Nikon Z6 II can shoot movies.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.
Nikon Z6 II weighs 705 gr (equal to 1.55 lb) which is 12% heavier than Sony a7S II and its 627 gr (or 1.38 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Sony a7S II | 627 gr 1.38 lb |
Nikon Z6 II | 705 gr 1.55 lb |
Sony a7S II vs Nikon Z6 II Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony a7S II and Nikon Z6 II, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.
Product |
Sony a7S II |
Nikon Z6 II |
Name | Sony a7S II | Nikon Z6 II |
Manufacturer | Sony | Nikon |
Release Date and Price |
Sony a7S II |
Nikon Z6 II |
Release Year | 2015 | 2020 |
Release Date | 2015-09-11 | 2020-10-14 |
MSRP | 2999 USD | 1995 USD |
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Camera Type |
Sony a7S II |
Nikon Z6 II |
Camera Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
Sensor |
Sony a7S II |
Nikon Z6 II |
Sensor Size | Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm) |
Full Frame (approx 36 x 23.9 mm) Also known as "FX" |
Sensor Type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Resolution | 4240 x 2832 pixels | 6048 x 4024 pixels |
Megapixels | 12 MP | 25 MP |
Image Processor | Bionz X | DUAL EXPEED 6 |
Image |
Sony a7S II |
Nikon Z6 II |
ISO Range | 100 - 102400 | 100 - 51200 |
White Balance Presets | 10 | 12 |
Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
Image Stabilization |
Yes (Sensor-Shift (5 axis)) |
Yes (Sensor-Shift) |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW + TIFF |
Optics & Focus |
Sony a7S II |
Nikon Z6 II |
Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
Autofocus |
Contract Detect (sensor) Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Focus Points | 169 | 273 |
Lens Mount |
Sony E See Compatible Lenses |
Nikon Z See Compatible Lenses |
Focal Length Multiplier |
Full frame No multiplier Example: 24 mm remains 24 mm 50 mm remains 50 mm 100 mm remains 100 mm 200 mm remains 200 mm |
FX (Full frame) No multiplier Example: 24 mm remains 24 mm 50 mm remains 50 mm 100 mm remains 100 mm 200 mm remains 200 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Sony a7S II |
Nikon Z6 II |
Articulated LCD | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen size | 3” | 3.2” |
Screen dots | 1228800 | 2100000 |
Touch screen | No | Yes |
Screen type | TFT-LCD | TFT LCD |
Live view | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder Type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.78x | 0.8x |
Viewfinder Resolution | N/A | 3690000 |
Photography features |
Sony a7S II |
Nikon Z6 II |
Frames per second | 5 fps | 14 fps |
Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 900 seconds |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Built-in Flash | No | No |
Built-in Flash Range | N/A | N/A |
External Flash | Yes | Yes |
Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
Time-lapse | No | Yes |
Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
Multi Center Weighted Highlight Weighted Spot |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Sony a7S II |
Nikon Z6 II |
Video recording | Yes | Yes |
Video format |
MPEG4 XAVC-S AVCHD |
MPEG4 H.264 |
Video resolution |
1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Speakers | Yes | Yes |
Storage |
Sony a7S II |
Nikon Z6 II |
Memory Card |
Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC |
Compact Flash Express SD/SDHC XQD |
Connectivity |
Sony a7S II |
Nikon Z6 II |
HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
Microphone Port | Yes | Yes |
Headphone Port | Yes | Yes |
Wireless |
Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n with NFC) |
Yes Built-In (802.11ac + Bluetooth) |
Remote Control | Yes (wired or smartphone) |
Yes (via MC-DC2 or smartphone)
|
GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Sony a7S II |
Nikon Z6 II |
Enviromentally sealed | Yes | Yes |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
NP-FW50 lithium-ion battery and charger
|
EN-EL15c lithium-ion battery & charger
|
Battery Life (CIPA) | 370 shots | 410 shots |
Width | 127 mm | 134 mm |
Height | 96 mm | 101 mm |
Depth | 60 mm | 70 mm |
Weight | 627 gram | 705 gram |