Z7 IIvs RX100 VI
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Landscape & Studio / High-Resolution — Z7 II (2020): The Z7 II is a landscape and studio camera first, everything else second. 45.7MP with weather sealing and dual card slots is a compelling package. If you need resolution, it delivers. If you don't, the Z6 II is the smarter buy.
Travel & Vlogging — RX100 VI (2018): The RX100 VI trades fast apertures for a remarkable 24-200mm zoom range — giving it more versatility than any previous model. 4K/30p, 24fps burst, a pop-up EVF, and an articulating screen round out an exceptional compact package. Variable aperture limits low-light performance at the long end, but for travel and events where reach matters, there is no practical alternative at this size.
Who should buy what
Z7 II (2020)
- Landscape photographers who print large or need to crop significantly
- Studio and commercial photographers requiring maximum resolution
- Architecture photographers where detail is non-negotiable
- Fine-art photographers who shoot primarily from a tripod
RX100 VI (2018)
- Travel photographers who need versatile reach in a pocketable body
- Vloggers and content creators who need 4K and an articulating screen
- Event photographers who want discreet, capable wide-to-tele coverage
- Wildlife and sports enthusiasts who want a compact travel option
Quick take: The z7 ii has the highest resolution at 46mp; the rx100 vi is the most affordable; only the z7 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Z7 II (2020) | RX100 VI (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,699 | £700 |
| Sensor | 45.7MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI Stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 45.7MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/60p, 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p, 960fps HFR |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 493 points, Eye AF, subject tracking | Fast Hybrid AF, 315 phase-detect points, Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops (up to 6 stops with VR lenses) | Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic | 24fps |
| Battery Life | ~420 shots (CIPA) | ~240 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 705g (body, battery, card) | 301g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.5mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | Pop-up EVF, 2.35M dots |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | Dual card: 1× CFexpress Type B / XQD + 1× SD UHS-II | Single SD / Memory Stick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Z7 II | RX100 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Video | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Casual | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Landscape | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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