Nikon Z5 vs Sony A6700

Below, we will be comparing the Nikon Z5 and Sony A6700, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Z5 (24MP) and the A6700 (26MP) is pretty close but the Z5 (Full frame) and A6700 (APS-C) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The Z5 was introduced 4 years earlier than the A6700 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6700 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Z5 grades vs the A6700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z5 & Sony Alpha a6700. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon Z5 Gallery & Sony A6700 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon Z5 provides external 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 A6700 has sizing of 122mm x 69mm x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0") having a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Z5 vs the A6700.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Z5 and A6700 is 62 and 75 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The pic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z5 and A6700.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z5 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony A6700 will result in extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged Z5 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.