Sony a7 ILCE7/B-cr
Sony
46 Overall Score
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Nikon Z Z 6II Black 2020
Nikon
88 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony a7 ILCE7/B-cr
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Nikon Z Z 6II Black 2020
82 out of 100 high confidence 147 reviews
The Nikon Z6 II is widely praised for its excellent image quality, low-light performance, and reliable autofocus, especially for static subjects. Many users appreciate the lightweight build, dual card slots, and value for money, though some report autofocus struggles with fast-moving subjects and occasional overheating during 4K 60fps video. Overall, it's seen as a great upgrade for enthusiasts and a solid choice for travel and landscape photography.
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Great low-light performance
- Reliable autofocus for static subjects
- Lightweight and compact body
- Dual card slots
Cons
- Autofocus struggles with fast-moving subjects
- Overheating during 4K 60fps video
- Limited battery life (approx. 400 shots)
- SnapBridge app unreliable
- No RAW video output internally
Image quality 25
Autofocus performance 20
Low light performance 15
Build quality 12
Value for money 10
Video capabilities 8
Scores
Beginner
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Video
Photography
Travel
Product Photography
Youtube
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| Sony a7 ILCE7/B-cr | Nikon Z Z 6II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.299999237060547 MP | 24.5 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | BIONZ X | EXPEED 6 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | — | Phase Detection: 273 |
| Eye AF | — | ✓★ |
| Animal AF | — | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | — | ✓★ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 4 fps | 14 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 5 fps | 120 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | — | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 1080p | 4K★ |
| 4K FPS | — | 30 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 60 fps | 100 fps★ |
| 10-bit | — | ✓★ |
| Log Profile | — | ✓★ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | AVCHD, MP4 | H.264 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | — | 3.2"★ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✓★ |
| Articulating | — | ✓★ |
| EVF Resolution | 2.4M dots | 3.7M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.83 kg | 0.61 kg★ |
| Battery Life | — | 400 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓★ |
| USB | — | USB-C★ |
| HDMI | — | Mini-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Sony a7 ILCE7/B-cr
- Strong evf (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong af (78th percentile)
- Below average display (28th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Nikon Z Z 6II Black 2020
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong burst (95th percentile)95th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z Z 6II
Scores 88 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 21 of 33 specs.