Nikon Z5 vs Sony A6600

Lets examine more in depth at the Nikon Z5 and Sony A6600, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the Z5 (24MP) and the A6600 (24MP) is fairly comparable but the Z5 (Full frame) and A6600 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The Z5 was launched 11 months after the A6600 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Z5 scores vs the A6600 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z5 and Sony Alpha a6600. The complete galleries are available at Nikon Z5 Gallery and Sony A6600 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z5 provides exterior measurements 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 A6600 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z5 and the A6600.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Z5 and A6600 is 62 and 77 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5 and A6600.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same MP but different sensor sizes. The Z5 offers the larger sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult. The more modern Z5 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.