Nikon Z6 vs Sony ZV-E10

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      Specifications

      General Nikon Z6 Sony ZV-E10
      BrandNikonSony
      ModelZ6ZV-E10
      Successor ModelNikon Z6 II
      MSRP$1995 (body only), $2599 (w/24-70 F4 lens)$700 (body only), $800 (w/16-50 lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon Z6 Sony ZV-E10
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatFX
      Sensor SizeFull FrameAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 23.9 mm23.5 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels25.28 Megapixel25.0 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.5 Megapixel24.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 51,200100 - 32,000
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 204,800100 - 51,200
      Photo Nikon Z6 Sony ZV-E10
      ProcessorEXPEED 6BIONZ X
      Max Image Resolution6048 x 40246000 x 4000
      Other Resolutions3936 x 2624 (DX crop), 4016 x 4016 (1:1), 6048 x 3400 (16:9)
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 5:4, 3:2, 16:91:1, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normal, basicExtra fine, fine, standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, ShadePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature Filter, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Active D-Lighting Bracketing
      Focus Nikon Z6 Sony ZV-E10
      Focusing SystemHybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assistFast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection)
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-6 to +19 EV-3 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points273425
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Nikon Z6 Sony ZV-E10
      Lens MountNikon ZSony E
      Crop Factor1x1.5x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Gyroscopic Stabilization
      Screen Nikon Z6 Sony ZV-E10
      Screen TypeTiltingFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.0"
      Screen Resolution2,100k dot920k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon Z6 Sony ZV-E10
      ViewfinderElectronic
      Viewfinder Size0.5"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.80x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.80x
      Viewfinder Resolution3,690k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +2
      Eye SensorAutomatically switches between monitor and viewfinder displays
      Shutter Nikon Z6 Sony ZV-E10
      Shutter TypeMechanical Focal Plane, ElectronicElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting12.0 fps11.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 12 fps at 24.5 MP
      Up to 5.5 fps at 24.5 MP      		Up to 11 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 116 Frames (JPEG) / 46 Frames (Raw)
      Flash Nikon Z6 Sony ZV-E10
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFront-curtain sync
      Rear-curtain sync
      Red-eye reduction
      Red-eye reduction with slow sync
      Slow rear-curtain sync
      Slow sync
      Off
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/160 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL: i-TTL flash control; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital SLR with spot meteringTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeIntelligent Hot Shoe
      Exposure Nikon Z6 Sony ZV-E10
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-4 to +17 EV-2 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value
      DXO Nikon Z6 Sony ZV-E10
      DxO Low Light ISO3299
      DxO Color Depth25.3
      DxO Dynamic Range14.3
      DxO Overall Score95
      Video Nikon Z6 Sony ZV-E10
      Movie File FormatMOV
      MP4
      Internal Recording ModesXAVC S 4:2:0 8-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 24/25/29.97 fps [60 to 100 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps [16 to 100 Mbps]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21603840 x 1920
      External Recording Modes10-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)
      Full HD (1920 x 1080)      		4:2:2 8-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) up to 29.97 fps
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Tally/Front Recording Light
      Gamma CurveHDR-HLG, Sony S-Log 2, Sony S-Log 3
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min - 60 fps or less
      3 min - 120/100 fps      		13 hours
      Terminals Nikon Z6 Sony ZV-E10
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input      		1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x USB Type-C Input/Output1 x USB-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x Nikon DC2 Input      		1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMultiple
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon Z6 Sony ZV-E10
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control via MC-DC2, WR-1, WR-T10 (Optional)
      Environmental Nikon Z6 Sony ZV-E10
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Nikon Z6 Sony ZV-E10
      Dimensions134 x 101 x 68 mm (5.28 x 3.98 x 2.68")115 x 64 x 45 mm (4.53 x 2.52 x 1.77")
      Weight (inc. batteries)675 g (1.49 lb / 23.81 oz)343 g (0.76 lb / 12.10 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.75 x 7.45 x 5.3"12.5 x 9.5 x 7.1"
      Package Weight3.325 lb1.35 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon Z6 Sony ZV-E10
      Battery PackEN-EL15bNP-FW50
      Battery Life330 shots440 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: CFexpress Type B / XQDSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I)
      Other Nikon Z6 Sony ZV-E10
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10 or 20 secs
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage Dust Off reference data (requires Capture NX-D); image sensor cleaning
      Included AccessoriesRechargeable Battery NP-FW50, AC Adaptor, Shoulder strap, USB-A to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), Wind Screen ,Wind Screen Adaptor, Body cap, Power code


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