Nikon Z5 vs Sony A6300

Following is a detailed review of the Nikon Z5 versus Sony A6300, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the Z5 (24MP) and the A6300 (24MP) is pretty comparable but the Z5 (Full frame) and A6300 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The Z5 was announced 4 years after the A6300 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Z5 scores vs the A6300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z5 & Sony Alpha a6300. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon Z5 Gallery & Sony A6300 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z5 provides exterior 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) whilst the Sony A6300 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Z5 against the A6300.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Z5 and A6300 is 62 and 83 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5 and A6300.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The Z5 includes the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult. The newer Z5 provides an edge in sensor tech.