Sony A6000 vs Nikon Z6

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Sony A6000 vs Nikon Z6

APS-C 366.6mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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

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How does it shoot? Nikon Z6 in the real world.
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Succeeded by the Sony A6100
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Differences

Sony A6000 advantages over Nikon Z6

Less expensive
$648 vs $1899
Save money for lenses or accessories
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
Thinner
45 mm vs 67 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
468g vs 1175g
Lighter weight

Nikon Z6 advantages over Sony A6000

Larger sensor
35mm vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Bigger pixels
~ 5.94 vs 3.92 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Fast startup
~1.50 vs 2.2 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
Z6 test data on DxO Mark A6000 test data on DxO Mark

3,299 vs 1,347 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
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
Newer
5 years vs 10 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More dots on screen
2100k vs 922k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More viewfinder magnification
0.80x vs 0.70x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bigger RAW buffer
35 vs 22 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
204800 vs 51200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

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
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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

Amazing image quality for the price; Blazing-fast hybrid autofocus; Swift burst shooting with generous buffer depths; Good battery life with LCD monitor; More compact than a DSLR; In-camera Wi-Fi wireless networking
Continuous autofocus can't match its burst rate; High-ISO JPEGs can look overprocessed; Sluggish startup; No touch-screen display; Wi-Fi can be a bit frustrating to use
Read our Sony A6000 Review

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).
Read our Nikon Z6 Review

The Competition

Compared to Sony NEX-6

Sony A6000

Sony NEX-6

$548
APS-C

NFC
Higher effective ISO

$549
APS-C

Bigger pixels

Compare Sony A6000 vs Sony NEX-6

Nikon Z6

Sony NEX-6

$1797
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$549
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Internal flash

Compare Nikon Z6 vs Sony NEX-6

Compared to Sony A6300

Sony A6000

Sony A6300

$548
APS-C

Less expensive

$846
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Fast startup

Compare Sony A6000 vs Sony A6300

Nikon Z6

Sony A6300

$1797
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$846
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Nikon Z6 vs Sony A6300

Compared to Fujifilm X-A3

Sony A6000

Fujifilm X-A3

$548
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
NFC

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

Compare Sony A6000 vs Fujifilm X-A3

Nikon Z6

Fujifilm X-A3

$1797
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Nikon Z6 vs Fujifilm X-A3

Compared to Sony A7 III

Sony A6000

Sony A7 III

$548
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$1865
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Sony A6000 vs Sony A7 III

Nikon Z6

Sony A7 III

$1797
35mm

Top deck display
More dots on screen

$1865
35mm

NFC
Higher effective ISO

Compare Nikon Z6 vs Sony A7 III

Compared to Canon EOS R

Sony A6000

Canon EOS R

$548
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$1596
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

Compare Sony A6000 vs Canon EOS R

Nikon Z6

Canon EOS R

$1797
35mm

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1596
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon Z6 vs Canon EOS R

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