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Nikon Z5 vs Sony A6600

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Sony Alpha a6600 front
Portability
77
Imaging
69
Features
96
Overall
79

Nikon Z5 vs Sony A6600 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise 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
  • Launched July 2020
Sony A6600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
  • Released August 2019
  • Successor is Sony A6700
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Nikon Z5 vs Sony A6600 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Sony A6600

 Z5 A6600 
ReleasedJuly 2020August 2019More modern by 11 months
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k922kCrisper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Nikon Z5

 A6600 Z5 
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Sony A6600

 Z5 A6600 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon Z5 vs Sony A6600 Physical Comparison

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.

Nikon Z5 vs Sony A6600 size comparison

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

Nikon Z5 vs Sony A6600 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Sony A6600 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon Z5 vs Sony A6600 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Sony A6600 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Sony A6600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A6600 Portrait photography highlights
85
you can focus manually
decent MP (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
81
has manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 Street photography advice
Sony A6600 Street photography advice
74
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch focus
environment sealing
great high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than competitors (675g)
83
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
features focus by touch
weather sealing
above average high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A6600 as a Sports photography camera
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (4.5 frames/s)
84
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery life (810 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z5 Travel photography factors
Sony A6600 Travel photography factors
68
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
decent MP (24MP)
more heavy than competitors (675g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
84
good battery life (810 CIPA)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
features focus by touch
MP count decent (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A6600 as a Landscape photography camera
86
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
better than average battery life (470 per charge)
2 card slots
85
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
good battery life (810 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 Vlogging factors
Sony A6600 Vlogging factors
34
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone support
does not posses selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competitors (675g)
84
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone socket
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Nikon Z5 vs Sony A6600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Sony A6600
 Nikon Z5Sony Alpha a6600
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z5 Sony Alpha a6600
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2020-07-20 2019-08-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 6 Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6016 x 4016 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 51200 32000
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 273 425
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Sony E
Number of lenses 15 121
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.5 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 675 grams (1.49 pounds) 503 grams (1.11 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.4
DXO Low light score not tested 1497
Other
Battery life 470 photographs 810 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15c NP-FZ1000
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 2 One
Launch price $1,399 $1,198