Z6vs A7C II

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Nikon Z6 (2018) Starting from £749 new Best for Travel, portrait, video View Z6

Sony A7C II (2023) Starting from £1499 new Best for Full-frame hybrid View A7C II

GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?

Travel, Portrait, Video — Z6 (2018): Nikon's proof of concept — and a genuinely excellent camera.

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.

↓ Full specifications below

Who should buy what

Z6 (2018)

Nikon DSLR users making their first move to mirrorless
Photographers who want full-frame Nikon glass on a budget

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 z6 is the most affordable; only the z6 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification	Z6 (2018)	A7C II (2023)
Price	£749	£1,499
Sensor	Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm	33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS
Resolution	24.5MP	33.0MP
Video	4K 30fps (full-width), 1080p 120fps	4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal
Autofocus	273-point phase-detect hybrid AF	759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition
Stabilisation	5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops	5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops
Burst Rate	12fps	10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic
Battery Life	310 shots (CIPA)	~530 shots (CIPA)
Weight	585g (body only)	514g body only
Dimensions	134.0 × 100.5 × 67.5mm	124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm
Weather Sealed	Yes	No
Viewfinder	EVF 0.80× 3.69M-dot	EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification
Screen	3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M-dot	3.0" vari-angle touchscreen
Mount	Nikon Z-Mount	Sony FE (full-frame E-mount)
Memory Cards	Single XQD / CFexpress Type B	Dual slots: SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type A
Connectivity	Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, HDMI	USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi

Suitability by genre

Genre	Z6	A7C II
Portrait	—	9.0
Street	—	9.0
Landscape	—	9.0
Vlogging & Video	—	9.0
Wedding & Events	—	9.0
Sports & Action	—	7.0

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