Nikon Z5 vs Sony RX100 VI

Here is a comprehensive review of the Nikon Z5 vs Sony RX100 VI, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the Z5 (24MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is fairly well matched but the Z5 (Full frame) and RX100 VI (1") use different sensor sizing.

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The Z5 was brought out 2 years later than the RX100 VI and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Z5 matches up versus the RX100 VI with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon Z5 Gallery & Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon Z5 comes with external measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VI has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Z5 compared to the RX100 VI.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and RX100 VI is 62 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The graphic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5 and RX100 VI.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z5 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon Z5 will resolve greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher Z5 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.