Comparison

NX Field vs Sony | Remote Camera Tool

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

NX Field

Control and operate up to nine Nikon cameras remotely from your iPhone or iPad. Configure settings, release shutters, and transfer images directly to an FTP server. Supports live view and gamepad control for enhanced photography workflows.

Highlights
  • Remote camera configuration and operation
  • Simultaneous control of up to nine cameras
  • Live view display on mobile device
  • Direct image upload to FTP server
  • Gamepad control support
  • Memory card formatting
  • Voice memo attachment
Features
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NX Field is a remote photography application developed by Nikon Corporation intended for those with a basic knowledge of networks and FTP servers. The iPhone or iPad to which the NX Field app has been installed can be used to remotely configure, operate, and release the shutters on up to nine cameras connected to a network. Download image data to your iPhone or iPad. Upload pictures directly to an FTP server while the app is running. ■Supported Digital Cameras as of January 2026 Z9, Z8, Z6III, D6 Camera firmware must be updated to a version that supports NX Field. Only users of the D6 can request the firmware update from a Nikon-authorized service representative. For more information, visit the site below. Users of the Z9, Z8, and Z6III can download the update from the Nikon Download Center and install it themselves. https://nps.nikonimaging.com/nx_field/ The update is not available in some countries; for more information, contact your service provider. Some functions may not be available with some cameras. Please see the NX Field system user's manual for more information. Principal Features - Control remote cameras (up to a recommended maximum of nine) from your iPhone or iPad. - Display the view through the camera lens on your iPhone or iPad during shooting. - Use a gamepad to control remote cameras connected to your iPhone or iPad. - The iPad version can be used to take pictures remotely while displaying the views through the lenses of up to nine remote cameras simultaneously. - Adjust exposure, focus, white balance, image quality, auto capture, and other settings remotely. - Remotely format memory cards and edit the FTP profiles on the remote cameras. - Simultaneously release the shutters on connected remote cameras. - Upload pictures directly from the remote camera to an FTP server. - Copy saved settings for all remote cameras to other iPhones or iPads. - The iPad version can display the locations of remote cameras by positioning icons on, or adding hand-drawn annotations to, a selected image for the background. - Cabled Ethernet connections offer greater reliability and faster image transfer than wireless connections. - Images recorded by remote cameras can be displayed as a list or group of thumbnails. - Voice memos can be recorded and attached to images. System Requirements iOS 17.0 or later iPadOS 17.0 or later There is no guarantee that this app will run on all devices. Notes - The app may not perform as expected depending on your environment and network conditions. Users in China must select Simplified Chinese as the operating language for the destination device when installing and using the application. Using the App For more information on using the app, see the guide at the website below. https://nps.nikonimaging.com/nx_field/

About

Sony | Remote Camera Tool

Control and capture images from multiple cameras remotely using your iPad. Connect up to 20 cameras via a wired network for professional shooting setups. Compatible with select Sony camera models and requires iPadOS 17-18.

Highlights
  • Remote shooting and setting adjustments
  • Connect up to 20 cameras
  • Wired LAN connection
  • iPad control interface
  • Support for select Sony α cameras
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This application lets you remotely shoot and change settings on cameras connected to an iPad or PC via LAN cable. Up to 20 cameras can be connected via a router or hub. ■ Please refer to the Support Page for the connection process and list of supported models: https://www.sony.net/ca/help/camera/ ■ Operating environment: iPad OS 17-18 ■Supported cameras: α9 II, α9 III, α1, α1 II ■Supported language: English ■ Remarks This application is not guaranteed to work on all tablets.

Screenshots

NX Field4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: NX Field at 3 against Sony | Remote Camera Tool's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NX Field ships an update every 7 months, Sony | Remote Camera Tool every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
NX Field versus Sony | Remote Camera Tool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNX FieldSony | Remote Camera Tool
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews38.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 6 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNikon CorporationSony Corporation

Customer experience

NX Field

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive38.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative61.5%

Sony | Remote Camera Tool

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

NX Field

No in-app purchases

None

Sony | Remote Camera Tool

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NX Field free?
NX Field is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sony | Remote Camera Tool free?
Sony | Remote Camera Tool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NX Field or Sony | Remote Camera Tool have ads?
Neither NX Field nor Sony | Remote Camera Tool shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NX Field or Sony | Remote Camera Tool?
NX Field ships an update every 7 months, and Sony | Remote Camera Tool every 6 months. Most recently, NX Field was updated on October 21, 2026 and Sony | Remote Camera Tool on October 22, 2026.

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