Question about Nikon Z 6 Kit 24-70mm + FTZ lens adapter

Hi Paco, the main difference for me is the operation of the camera (especially the menu navigation) and the handling with the lenses. After Canon, Nikon and Fuji, I couldn't get used to the Sony system at all. I now have a Nikon Z6 and am happy with it. If I were you, I would rent both systems for a weekend, otherwise it will be an expensive adventure. Good luck with the evaluation

An often unconsidered reason for a decision is the history and thus also the future orientation of a manufacturer. Certainly, a manufacturer like Sony makes good products, but has only been present in the camera segment for a few years. Traditional camera manufacturers such as Nikon or Canon have a company and product history of 90 to 100 years, which is particularly evident in Nikon's sensational system compatibility, both downwards and upwards. Manufacturers who now also offer cameras in the electronics sector tend to run the risk of limiting or completely abandoning their product range at the latest when the market is exhausted for them. This is unlikely to happen with Nikon, for example.

We have been using Nikon for 25 years and were faced with the decision of a system change (for the first time) almost 2 years ago, which we tested with Sony equipment. Our conclusion: Sony is great, but in professional use it is too playful and rather a hindrance because of the many unnecessary features. With the introduction of Nikon's Z-series, a system change was out of the question anyway. We don't know whether we will still be able to buy Sony equipment in 25 years, but with Nikon it is very likely.

Both models of the Z series are absolutely convincing in combination with the existing and future excellent Nikon equipment.

Hi Paco, being a Nikon fan, I can't help but recommend the Z 6. I bought one myself. I think that the Z 6 is a bit ahead of the Sony in terms of handling (how it feels in the hand, etc.) and menu navigation. The Z 6 is also very good for filming. Nikon doesn't yet offer so many lenses for the new bayonet, but that's not a big criterion for a beginner. Besides, with the adapter you can use previous lenses without restrictions (but you have to buy them separately). Sony always brings out new cameras at very short notice. The pace is higher than with all the others. Nikon is a little slower. Take the cameras in your hand and see which one suits you better. You can't make a big mistake with either camera.

I would also take an important aspect into account when making your decision, and that is the follow-up costs. The range of lenses for Nikon and Canon is much larger and on average cheaper than for Sony. This is mainly due to the fact that third-party manufacturers have various lenses on the market for the two big systems. And in this area, the Sony is quite a step down from the Nikon (or even a Canon). You are forced to buy lenses that are overpriced in my opinion.

The Nikon Z6 is good to very good for filming and halfway suitable for wildlife and portrait photography, but not so much for studio (flash with the Z cameras is just bad) and not really for landscapes. Not that the Z6 can't do that, but with landscapes you usually have >36 million pixels and only around 24 million pixels is not the world. If you have to crop, then you have less room to manoeuvre, especially with wildlife.
The Sony can do everything at least as well (except video, where I think the Z6 is better), but it's much better for landscapes, portraits and wildlife because the AF is really good and the number of megapixels is more than sufficient, especially with the updates.

Although I am a Nikon fan and only have Nikon's (D850 + Z6), I would currently advise you as a beginner to buy a Sony A7R iii. They have become really affordable (of course everything is relative) and cover soooo much. Despite some flaws, it is probably the closest to what you are looking for at the beginning. If your budget is bigger than expected and you are really flashed by photography, then the A7R IV can of course be the "alternative".

Sony's weaknesses:
-the lousy back-screen (not EVF!) and the catastrophic user guidance in the menu (without real touch function?!?!?) drive me crazy and doubt Sony. NIKON can do that worlds better ....
-NIKONs are almost indestructible and real workhorses, no matter if in the Sahara desert at 45-50°C in the middle of the sand or in the subtropics somewhere in the rainforest etc., these things just ALWAYS work - DOT! Sony is still a bit weak in this respect, sealing against weather influences and dust protection are still in their infancy. NIKON and CANON are worlds better at this.
-The ergonomics of the Sony Mirrorles systems are simply "difficult". Small is great, but too small is simply not good. Clearly, a Z6 or Z7 simply feels better in the hand than ANY Sony Mirrorles - DOT. If you want to improve this with Sony, then they must invest in the Battery Grip!
-Optics and feel of the Sony's is just second rate, feel like toys and not a quality product. This has improved in the last 6-12 months, but they are not quite at NIKON / CANON level yet and won't be in 2020. Don't get me wrong, they work, mostly reliably too, but they just seem a bit "cheap" ....
-SD cards?!? Why the hell is Sony still using this old standard, they practically invented XQD. But even the new Sony A9 ii gets 2x SD again :-(

Now it's up to you ....;-)