Nikon Z6 II vs Sony NEX-5R

Below is a extended overview of the Nikon Z6 II and Sony NEX-5R, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and NEX-5R (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z6 II was manufactured 8 years later than the NEX-5R and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Z6 II scores vs the NEX-5R in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z6 Mark II & Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon Z6 II Gallery & Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Nikon Z6 II comes with outside dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5R has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Check out the Nikon Z6 II and Sony NEX-5R in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Z6 II compared to the NEX-5R.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and NEX-5R is 61 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z6 II and NEX-5R.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z6 II featuring a larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Nikon Z6 II will show more detail due to its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Z6 II will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.