| Attribute | Nikon Z6 × | Sony Alpha ILCA-A77 II × |
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| General | ||
| Model | Nikon Z6 | Sony Alpha ILCA-A77 II |
| Brand | Nikon | Sony |
| Manufacturer url | https://www.nikonusa.com/ | https://www.sony.com/ |
| Model number | Z6 | A77 II |
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| Camera format | Compact System Camera | SLR |
| Release year (year) | 2018 | 2014 |
| Tripod mount | + | + |
| Length (mm) | 134 | 143 |
| Width (mm) | 68 | 81 |
| Height (mm) | 101 | 104 |
| Weight (g) | 1,175 | 1,351 |
| Waterproof | - | - |
| Predecessor | - | Sony A77 |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor manufacturer | - | Sony |
| Effective megapixels (MP) | 24.5 | 24.3 |
| Sensor format | 35mm | APS-C |
| Sensor area (mm²) | 858.01 | 366.6 |
| Sensor width (mm) | 35.9 | 23.5 |
| Sensor height (mm) | 23.9 | 15.6 |
| Approximate pixel pitch (micron) | 5.94 | 3.92 |
| Focal Length Multiplier (x) | 1 | 1.5 |
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Color filter type | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti aliasing filter | Fixed | Fixed |
| Self-cleaning | + | + |
| Sensor shift image stabilization | + | + |
| On-sensor phase detect | + | - |
| Dxo sensor score | 95 | - |
| Dxo color depth score (bit) | 25.3 | - |
| Dxo dynamic range score (evs) | 14.3 | - |
| Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso) | 3,299 | - |
| Image Capture | ||
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| Continuous-mode (fps) | 12 | 11.5 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies | + | + |
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| Movie max framerate (fps) | 120 | 60 |
| Image Storage | ||
| Movie file format | MOV/MP4 (H.265/MPEG-4 AVC, Linear PCM/AAC audio) | AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC |
| Composite video out | - | - |
| Hd video out | + | + |
| Hd video connection | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens and Optics | ||
| Lens mount | Nikon Z | Sony Alpha (Minolta A) |
| Lens | Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/4 S | Sony 16-50mm f/2.8 DT SSM (SAL1650) |
| Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm) | 24.00 - 70.00 | 24.00 - 75.00 |
| Focal length (actual) (mm) | 24.00 - 70.00 | 16.00 - 50.00 |
| Zoom ratio (x) | 2.92 | 3.13 |
| Aperture range (f) | 0.05 - 0.25 | 0.05 - 0.36 |
| Integrated nd filter | - | - |
| Min focus range (cm) | 30 | 30 |
| Filter thread (mm) | 72 | - |
| Optical image stabilization | - | - |
| Digital zoom | + | + |
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| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto focus | + | + |
| Auto focus type | Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF; 273 (single-point AF); Pinpoint | Phase Detection: 79 points, 15 cross-type, f/2.8 center sensor |
| Auto focus assist light | + | + |
| Manual focus | + | + |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder | EVF / LCD | EVF / LCD |
| Viewfinder type | EVF: 1.27-cm/0.5-in., approx. 3690k-dot (Quad VGA) OLED with color balance and auto and 11-level manual brightness controls | EVF type; 1.3cm (0.5") 2,359K-dot OLED, 100% coverage, 1.09x mag., 22mm eyepoint, -4 to +3 diopter |
| Focus peaking | + | + |
| Evf resolution (dots) | 3,686,400 | 2,359,296 |
| Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x) | 0.8 | 0.73 |
| Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x) | 0.8 | 1.09 |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level viewfinder | + | + |
| Rear display | + | + |
| Rear display size (inch) | 3.2 | 3 |
| Rear display resolution (dots) | 2,100,000 | 1,229,760 |
| Touchscreen | + | - |
| Articulating screen | + | + |
| Tilt swivel screen | - | + |
| Selfie screen | - | + |
| Max playback zoom (x) | 24 | 13 |
| Top deck display | + | + |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum iso (native) | 51,200 | 25,600 |
| Minimum iso (native) | 100 | 100 |
| Iso settings | Auto, 100 - 51,200 in 1/3, 1/2 or 1EV steps, plus down to 50 in Lo-1 and up to 204,800 in Hi-2 | Auto; 100-25600; 50/64/80 extended; Auto/100-51200 in Mutli-frame NR |
| Auto iso mode | + | + |
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| Shutter speed range (s) | 1/8000 - 30 | 1/8000 - 30 |
| Bulb mode | + | + |
| Exposure compensation | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Explosure metering modes | Matrix, Center-weighted (weight of 75% given to 12-mm circle in center of frame | 1200-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Program auto exposure | + | + |
| Aperture priority | + | + |
| Shutter priority | + | + |
| Full manual exposure | + | + |
| Creative exposure modes | 3 User Settings (U1, U2, U3); HDR, Multiple Exposure (Add, average, lighten, darken) | Scene Modes: Portrait, SportsAction, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight (6 shot layering), Night Portrait |
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| Time lapse (intervalometer) | + | - |
| High resolution composite | - | - |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in flash | - | + |
| Flash modes |
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| Flash guide number (iso 100) (m) | - | 12 |
| Flash range description | - | GN=12(m) at ISO 100; Range is lens aperture dependent |
| Max flash sync (s) | 1/200 | 1/250 |
| Flash exposure compensation | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External flash connection | ISO-type hotshoe | Multi Interface Hot shoe, Sync terminal |
| Built-in wireless flash control | - | - |
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| Uhs support | - | UHS-I |
| Dual card slots | - | - |
| Raw capture support | + | + |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Built-in wi-fi | + | + |
| NFC | - | + |
| Bluetooth | + | - |
| Built-in gps | - | - |
| Microphone jack | + | + |
| Headphone jack | + | - |
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| Pictbridge compliant | + | + |
| Dpof compliant | + | + |
| Remote control | + | + |
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| Performance Timing | ||
| Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame) | 0.39 | 0.36 |
| Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame) | 0.42 | 0.37 |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press | - | - |
| Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps) | 12 | 11.5 |
| Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames) | 47 | 26 |
| Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps) | 12 | 12 |
| Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames) | 35 | 28 |
| Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps) | 12 | 12 |
| Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames) | 29 | 24 |
| Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s) | 0.21 | 0.09 |
| Shutter lag (manual focus) (s) | 0.06 | 0.1 |
| Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s) | - | 0.21 |
| Shutter lag (prefocused) (s) | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Shutter lag (notes) | Shutter lag results are with Electronic First Curtain Shutter (EFCS) enabled. | - |
| Startup time (s) | 1.5 | 0.8 |
| Play -> record time (s) | 0.7 | 0.9 |
| Flash cycle time, full power (s) | - | 3.1 |
| Power | ||
| Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots) | 380 | 480 |
| Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots) | 310 | 410 |
| Battery life, video (minutes) | 85 | - |
| Battery form factor | Proprietary | Proprietary NP-FM500H |
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| Batteries included | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL15b Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter) | + | + |
| Dedicated battery charger included | + | + |
| Internal charging supported | + | - |
| Software | ||
| Included software | - |
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| Os compatibility | - |
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| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes and features | - | New 79-point phase detection AF system with 15 cross-type sensors, BIONZ X processor, 12fps burst mode with continuous AF |