Nikon Z5 vs Sony A7 II

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon Z5 vs Sony A7 II, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Z5 (24MP) and the A7 II (24MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The Z5 was unveiled 5 years after the A7 II which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the Z5 scores vs the A7 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z5 & Sony Alpha A7 II. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon Z5 Gallery & Sony A7 II Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z5 has outside measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Sony A7 II has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Z5 vs the A7 II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and A7 II is 62 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The picture underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5 and A7 II.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of pictures although you should consider the age of the products into consideration. The fresher Z5 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.