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In December 2013, Sony introduced the first modern mirrorless camera with a 35mm format sensor (or full-frame as it is often called). At the time, the only other full-frame mirrorless system was the legendary Leica M which, in addition to being based on a different kind of technology, is purely manual focus.

Nearly five years later, the E-mount system faces much more direct competition. Although Sony recently became number one for full-frame cameras in the US, the two most popular camera brands – Canon and Nikon – have decided to fight back with two brand new mirrorless systems.

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Ask anyone what the most advanced mirrorless model is today and most will certainly say the Sony A9. Sony managed to pack this compact body with impressive speed capabilities and performance never before seen on a full-frame camera. So when reliable rumours about a new mirrorless system from Nikon surfaced, many of us started to wonder whether the brand would introduce a product that would shake the industry, forcing mirrorless technology to take another step forward.

It turned out that the new Nikon Z6 and Z7 are nothing revolutionary – rather they are two well-balanced products with a good construction and a nice array of features. In other words, they aren’t “Sony killers” but a very promising start.

But just how much does the more action-oriented Z6 differ from Sony’s flagship E-mount camera? Here is a comprehensive summary, from the most important technical differences to the most basic yet vital characteristics.

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Fujifilm established itself as one of the main mirrorless players back in 2013 with the release of the X-Pro1 and has since gone from strength to strength with popular models such as the X-T1, X-T2 and most recently, the flagship X-H1.

The main feature that sets the X-H1 apart from the rest of the Fuji family is the inclusion of in-body stabilisation, a feature it shares with many other high-end mirrorless models including Nikon’s brand new Z6. However, unlike the X-H1 whose sensor is APS-C sized, the Z6 comes with a full-frame sensor.

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When mirrorless cameras from Sony, Fujifilm, Olympus and Panasonic first began to seriously threaten the DSLR market share a few years ago, the obvious question was how long it would take for the two heavy-hitters in the industry – Nikon and Canon – to jump onto the mirrorless bandwagon.*

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Nikon has a vast selection of DSLR cameras for advanced amateurs and professional photographers. One of the most popular models is the D750 which offers excellent performance at a competitive price.

The company recently launched its new Z mirrorless system, opting to start with the high-end products. One of the first two cameras is the Z6 whose 24MP full-frame sensor and competitive price point put into the same category as the D750 as far as the target user base is concerned.

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