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Comparison of Nikon Z6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV [S]ave

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Nikon Z6 ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV ×
General
ModelNikon Z6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
BrandNikonSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberZ6RX10 IV
Alternate model number(s)
  • z 6
  • dsc-rx10m4
Camera formatCompact System CameraEVF
Release year (year)20182017
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)134133
Width (mm)68127
Height (mm)10194
Weight (g)1,1751,095
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Sony RX10 III
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturer-Sony Exmor RS
Effective megapixels (MP)24.520.1
Sensor format35mm1 inch
Sensor area (mm²)858.01116.16
Sensor width (mm)35.913.2
Sensor height (mm)23.98.8
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)5.942.41
Focal Length Multiplier (x)12.7
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning+-
Sensor shift image stabilization+-
On-sensor phase detect++
Dxo sensor score95-
Dxo color depth score (bit)25.3-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)14.3-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)3,299-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 1968 x 1312(2.6 mp 3:2)
  • 2000 x 2000(4.0 mp 1:1)
  • 2944 x 1968(5.8 mp 3:2)
  • 3008 x 3008(9.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3024 x 1696(5.1 mp 16:9)
  • 3024 x 2016(6.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3840 x 2160(8.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3840 x 2160(8.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3936 x 2624(10.3 mp 3:2)
  • 4016 x 4016(16.1 mp 1:1)
  • 4128 x 2320(9.6 mp 16:9)
  • 4528 x 2544(11.5 mp 16:9)
  • 4528 x 3016(13.7 mp 3:2)
  • 6048 x 3400(20.6 mp 16:9)
  • 6048 x 4024(24.3 mp 3:2)
  • 12416 x 1856(23.0 mp other)
  • 2160 x 3872(8.4 mp other)
  • 2160 x 5536(12.0 mp other)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2720 x 1528(4.2 mp 16:9)
  • 2736 x 1824(5.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2056(7.5 mp other)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 3648(13.3 mp 1:1)
  • 3888 x 2592(10.1 mp 3:2)
  • 4864 x 3648(17.7 mp 4:3)
  • 5472 x 3080(16.9 mp 16:9)
  • 5472 x 3648(20.0 mp 3:2)
  • 8192 x 1856(15.2 mp other)
Image file format
  • and small available (medium and small images are recorded at a bit depth of 12 bits using lossless compression)
  • compressed
  • jpeg (exif 2.31)
  • large
  • lossless compressed
  • medium
  • nef (raw): 12 or 14 bit
  • or uncompressed
  • tiff
  • jpeg
  • raw (arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)1223.8
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 1244x420
  • 1280x720
  • 1292x436
  • 1824x1026
  • 1824x616
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 912x308
Movie max framerate (fps)1201,000
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV/MP4 (H.265/MPEG-4 AVC, Linear PCM/AAC audio)XAVC S 4K / XAVC S HD / AVCHD Ver.2.0 / MP4; with LPCM (2ch) / Dolby Digital (AC3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC audio
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountNikon Z-
LensNikkor Z 24-70mm f/4 SZeiss Vario-Sonnar T*, 18 elements in 13 groups (6 aspheric elements, including AA lens; 7 ED glass elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 70.0024.00 - 600.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)24.00 - 70.008.00 - 220.00
Zoom ratio (x)2.9225
Aperture range (f)0.05 - 0.250.06 - 0.42
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)303
Filter thread (mm)7272
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 1.5
  • 2
  • 4
  • 15.2
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeHybrid phase-detection/contrast AF; 273 (single-point AF); PinpointFast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF/contrast-detection AF): Wide (315 points (phase-detection AF)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF: 1.27-cm/0.5-in., approx. 3690k-dot (Quad VGA) OLED with color balance and auto and 11-level manual brightness controlsFixed EVF: 0.39-inch, 2359K-dot XGA OLED, 100% coverage, 0.7x magnification, -4.0 to +3.0 diopter, eyepoint 23mm from eyepiece
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)3,686,4002,359,296
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.80.7
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.8-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)3.23
Rear display resolution (dots)2,100,0001,440,000
Touchscreen++
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)24-
Top deck display++
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)51,20012,800
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, 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-2Auto, ISO 100 - 12800 with ISO 64 and 80 low extensions, up to 25600 with Multi Frame NR
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • 000k); fine-tuning available.
  • 500k-10
  • auto (3)
  • cloudy
  • color temperature (2
  • direct sunlight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (7)
  • incandescent
  • natural light auto
  • preset manual (6)
  • shade
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temp/filter
  • cool
  • custom
  • day
  • daylight
  • daylight)
  • flash
  • fluorescent (warm
  • incandescent
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/8000 - 301/32000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMatrix, Center-weighted (weight of 75% given to 12-mm circle in center of frameMulti-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modes3 User Settings (U1, U2, U3); HDR, Multiple Exposure (Add, average, lighten, darken)Scene Modes: Portrait, Sports Action, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Handheld Twilight, Night Portrait, Anti Motion Blur
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
  • 20
  • 2
  • 3
  • 5
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash-+
Flash modes
  • front-curtain sync
  • off
  • rear-curtain sync
  • red-eye reduction
  • red-eye reduction with slow sync
  • slow rear-curtain sync
  • slow sync
  • (wireless supported via external flash only
  • auto
  • fill-flash
  • internal flash does not support wireless mode.)
  • off
  • rear sync
  • slow sync
Flash range description-ISO Auto: Approx. 1.0m to 10.8m (3.28 ft. to 35.43 ft.) (W) / Approx. 1.0m to 6.5m (3.28 ft. to 21.33 ft.) (T)
Max flash sync (s)1/200-
Flash exposure compensation-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionISO-type hotshoeMulti Interface Hot Shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • xq
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs support-UHS-I
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • and small available (medium and small images are recorded at a bit depth of 12 bits using lossless compression)
  • compressed
  • large
  • lossless compressed
  • medium
  • nef (raw): 12 or 14 bit
  • or uncompressed
  • tiff
  • raw (arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC-+
Bluetooth++
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack++
Headphone jack++
External connections
  • bluetooth
  • usb 3.0 super speed
  • wifi
  • bluetooth
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • bluetooth or optional wired or wireless
  • wi-fi
  • optional wired or wi-fi
Connections (extended)
  • 10-pin expansion terminal
  • mini (type c) hdmi
  • plug-in power provided)
  • stereo audio out (3.5mm)
  • stereo mic jack (3.5mm
  • usb 3.1 gen 1 type c (superspeed usb)
  • external mic and headphone jacks
  • micro hdmi (type d) with 4k support
  • multi-terminal micro usb port supports optional wired remote
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.390.3
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.420.3
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1223.8
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)47217
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)1224.2
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)35112
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)1223.8
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)29107
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.210.03
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.04
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.060.04
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)-0.12
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.060.01
Shutter lag (notes)Shutter lag results are with Electronic First Curtain Shutter (EFCS) enabled.-
Startup time (s)1.51.9
Play -> record time (s)0.70.8
Flash cycle time, full power (s)-2.2
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)380400
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)310370
Battery life, video (minutes)8575
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary
Usable battery types
  • en-el15b/en-el15a/en-el15 lithium-ion rechargeable
  • np-fw50 lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL15b Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included+-
Internal charging supported++
Software
Included software-
  • capture one express (for sony) free download



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