Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A500

In this article, we are analyzing the Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A500, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and A500 (12MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and A500 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The Z6 II was revealed 11 years after the A500 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Z6 II matches up versus the A500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z6 Mark II and Sony Alpha DSLR-A500. The full galleries are provided at Nikon Z6 II Gallery and Sony A500 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z6 II has got exterior dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Sony A500 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Z6 II vs the A500.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and A500 is 61 and 63 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The image below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z6 II and A500.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z6 II having a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Nikon Z6 II will result in more detail because of its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent Z6 II should have an edge in sensor innovation.