cameracomparison · 2-way
Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A7 IV
Key differences
Larger pixels (5.9µm vs 5.13µm)
-26% more resolution
Specifications
| Specification | Nikon Z6 II | Sony A7 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Sensor | — | — |
| Sensor tech | CMOS | CMOS |
| Format | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Sensor size | 35.9×23.9mm | 35.9×23.9mm |
| Diagonal | 43.1mm | 43.1mm |
| Pixel size | 5.90µm | 5.13µm |
| Resolution | 6048×4024 | 7008×4672 |
| Megapixels | 24.5MP | 33.0MP |
| Color | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | ||
| Cooled | No | No |
| Performance | ||
| Full well | — | — |
| Peak QE | — | — |
Advantages of Nikon Z6 II
- Larger pixels — better low-light per-pixel sensitivity
Advantages of Sony A7 IV
- Finer sampling at 5.13µm pixels
- Higher resolution (33MP vs 24.5MP)
Best for — Nikon Z6 II
- Wide-field mosaics and full-frame telescopes
- Fast, low-noise deep-sky at short focal lengths
- One-shot color — quick results, less processing
Best for — Sony A7 IV
- Wide-field mosaics and full-frame telescopes
- Fast, low-noise deep-sky at short focal lengths
- One-shot color — quick results, less processing
Nikon Z6 II — typical FOV & scale
- On 250mm refractor (wide)FOV: 8.23° × 5.48°Scale: 4.87"/px
- On 800mm SCT reducerFOV: 2.57° × 1.71°Scale: 1.52"/px
- On 2000mm SCT nativeFOV: 1.03° × 0.68°Scale: 0.61"/px
Sony A7 IV — typical FOV & scale
- On 250mm refractor (wide)FOV: 8.23° × 5.48°Scale: 4.23"/px
- On 800mm SCT reducerFOV: 2.57° × 1.71°Scale: 1.32"/px
- On 2000mm SCT nativeFOV: 1.03° × 0.68°Scale: 0.53"/px
Nikon Z6 II — recommended user
A strong fit for photographers stepping into astro pairing with wide-field refractors.
Sony A7 IV — recommended user
A strong fit for photographers stepping into astro pairing with wide-field refractors.