Z6 IIvs A7C II
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
All-Round Full-Frame Photography — Z6 II (2020): The Z6 II is the Nikon most photographers should buy. It's balanced across every discipline — stills, video, autofocus, weather sealing — without overpaying for megapixels you don't need. The Z-mount glass is superb.
Full-Frame Hybrid — A7C II (2023): Full-frame AI autofocus in the most compact body available — the best camera under £1,500 for hybrid shooters.
Who should buy what
Z6 II (2020)
- Nikon DSLR users ready to move to mirrorless
- Photographers who need a reliable all-rounder without specialising
- Video creators wanting 4K/60p in a weather-sealed body
- Enthusiasts who shoot everything from portraits to travel
A7C II (2023)
- Travel photographers who want full-frame quality in the most compact body
- Hybrid shooters who need full-frame video and IBIS in a small package
- A7C owners looking for a significant AF and video upgrade
- Portrait and wedding photographers who want a discreet full-frame backup
Quick take: The a7c ii has the highest resolution at 33mp; the a7c ii is the most affordable; only the z6 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Z6 II (2020) | A7C II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,699 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 24.5MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.5MP | 33.0MP |
| Video | 4K/60p, 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 273 points, Eye AF, subject tracking | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops (up to 6 stops with VR lenses) | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 14fps mechanical, 14fps electronic (12-bit RAW) | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~410 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 705g (body, battery, card) | 514g body only |
| Dimensions | 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.5mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M dots | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual card: 1× CFexpress Type B / XQD + 1× SD UHS-II | Dual slots: SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Z6 II | A7C II |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Video | — | |
| Street | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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