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Nikon Z5 vs Sony NEX-6

Portability
62
Imaging
77
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-6 front
Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
76
Overall
65

Nikon Z5 vs Sony NEX-6 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced July 2020
Sony NEX-6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Revealed March 2013
  • Replacement is Sony A6000
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Nikon Z5 vs Sony NEX-6 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Nikon Z5 versus Sony NEX-6, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and NEX-6 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z5 was released 7 years later than the NEX-6 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the Z5 scores against the NEX-6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Sony NEX-6

 Z5 NEX-6 
RevealedJuly 2020March 2013More recent by 90 months
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Nikon Z5

 NEX-6 Z5 

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Sony NEX-6

 Z5 NEX-6 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon Z5 vs Sony NEX-6 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z5 comes with outside dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-6 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Compare the Nikon Z5 versus Sony NEX-6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Z5 and the NEX-6.

Nikon Z5 vs Sony NEX-6 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and NEX-6 is 62 and 85 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Sony NEX-6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Sony NEX-6 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The graphic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5 and NEX-6.

Plainly, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z5 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z5 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Z5 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon Z5 vs Sony NEX-6 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z5
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-6
86
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
74
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-6 as a Street photography camera
74
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
features touch to focus
weather proofing
great ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than competitors (675g)
78
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than others in class (345 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 Sports photography info
Sony NEX-6 Sports photography info
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery power (470 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (4.5 fps)
66
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z5 Travel photography factors
Sony NEX-6 Travel photography factors
68
good battery power (470 shots)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
more heavy than competitors (675 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
75
lighter than others in class (345g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 Landscape photography features
Sony NEX-6 Landscape photography features
87
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
good battery power (470 per charge)
2 card slots
75
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 Vlogging details
Sony NEX-6 Vlogging details
34
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone support
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competitors (675g)
32
includes face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (345 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing mic jack
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Nikon Z5 vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Sony NEX-6
 Nikon Z5Sony Alpha NEX-6
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z5 Sony Alpha NEX-6
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2020-07-20 2013-03-25
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 6 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6016 x 4016 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 51200 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 273 99
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Sony E
Total lenses 15 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45�
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.5 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash options Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 675 gr (1.49 lbs) 345 gr (0.76 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1018
Other
Battery life 470 photos 360 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15c NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 2 1
Cost at launch $1,399 $365