Unexpected: Nikon Z6III’s new semi-stacked sensor shows poor dynamic range performance compared to Sony A7IV

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The newly announced Nikon Z6III is the world’s first camera using a “partially” stacked CMOS sensor. The goal of this design was to offer some of the benefits of a stacked sensor without all the expense. But this appears to come to quite a great cost in Image Quality:

Bill Claff from PhotonsToPhotos posted the Nikon Z6III dynamic range test results and up to ISO 800 the Nikon lags clearly behind the Sony. At least 1 stop less performance and at average ISO even 1.5 stops less! Looking at this perspective, Sony has no reason to rush the launch of the Sony A7V. Now, I am realistic enough to claim that a camera is more than just Dynamic Range and the Nikon has certainly many other cool features people can like. But the dynamic range performance is so inferior to that of the Sony that I think this may be a knockout criterion for some possible buyers. What do you think?

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Hot EU deal: Sony ZV-E1 gets 210€ coupon code discount at Amazon

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There is now a 210 Euro voucher on the Sony ZV-E1 sold by Amazon Germany (Click here). There are similar deals in other Amazon stores like Amazon UK (on this page), Amazon Italy (on this page), Amazon France (on this page).

There are a ton of new coupon rebates at Amazon Germany:

You save up to 300€ on Tamron lenses at Amazon Europe, FotoErhardt, FotoKoch, Calumet, WexUk.

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Full Sony ZV-E10II specs: 26MP, 4k 10bit 4.2.2, LUT support, NO AI chip, NO mechanical shutter, NO Ibis, NO evf

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On July 10 Sony will announce the new ZV-E10II and the new Sony E 16-50mm F/3.5-5.6 OSS II. The New 85mm f/1.4 GM II is coming very soon too but I don’t have confirmation on the announcement date. Here are the specs for the new gear:

Sony ZV-E10II

  • 26MP sensor (same of the A6700 and FX30)
  • larger grip to accommodate the NP-FZ100 battery
  • no EVF
  • no mechanical shutter
  • no AI chip (Human and Animal AF recognition still included)
  • no IBIS
  • active stabilization (with 1.5x crop)
  • 4k 10bit 4.2.2
  • 5.6k oversampling
  • LUT support
  • Same Audio mic of the ZV-E1
  • Price slightly above $1000

Sony E 16-50mm F/3.5-5.6 OSS II lens

  • lighter
  • new polished look
  • can now track while zooming

And a Weibo account also shared some additional data which I don’t know if they are just an abvisous good guess (because the ZV-E10II has same A6700 sensor the specs are obviously about the same). This is what they write:

  • 26MP back-illuminated sensor
  • BIONZ XR processor
  • 4K120p, Full HD240p, 10bit 4:2:2
  • Continuous shooting at 11fps
  • 759-point phase-detection AF covering 93% of the screen
  • S-Log3, S-Gamut3, S-Cinetone
  • User LUTs
  • Built-in microphone + input terminal
  • USB streaming
  • 1MP 3-inch touch panel
  • Price: about 5,800 RMB (about 128,000 yen)
  • It is speculated that the APS-C motorized zoom will also be renewed and announced at the same time.

If you happen to know some more info about the ZV-E10II and the new 85 GMII please send me a message in our contact box or contact me at sonyalpharumors@gmail.com. Thanks!

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