Nikon Z5 vs Sony RX100 II

On this page, we will be evaluating the Nikon Z5 and Sony RX100 II, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Z5 (24MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is relatively comparable but the Z5 (Full frame) and RX100 II (1") provide different sensor size.

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The Z5 was brought out 7 years later than the RX100 II and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Z5 scores against the RX100 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon Z5 Gallery and Sony RX100 II Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z5 has got outer dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Sony RX100 II has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z5 and Sony RX100 II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Z5 vs the RX100 II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Z5 and RX100 II is 62 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The graphic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z5 and RX100 II.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z5 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z5 will produce greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger Z5 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.