Nikon Z6 II vs Sony NEX-5

Here is a comprehensive review of the Nikon Z6 II vs Sony NEX-5, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and NEX-5 (14MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and NEX-5 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The Z6 II was revealed 10 years later than the NEX-5 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Z6 II grades versus the NEX-5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z6 Mark II and Sony Alpha NEX-5. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon Z6 II Gallery and Sony NEX-5 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z6 II has physical dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5 has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon Z6 II vs Sony NEX-5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Z6 II compared to the NEX-5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 II and NEX-5 is 61 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The graphic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z6 II and NEX-5.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z6 II having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z6 II will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer Z6 II provides an advantage in sensor tech.