Nikon Z6 II vs Sony HX300

On this page, we will be looking at the Nikon Z6 II vs Sony HX300, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and HX300 (20MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and HX300 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z6 II was released 7 years later than the HX300 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Z6 II scores versus the HX300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z6 Mark II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon Z6 II Gallery & Sony HX300 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Nikon Z6 II features exterior dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Sony HX300 has specifications of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Z6 II compared to the HX300.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 II and HX300 is 61 and 63 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The photograph below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Z6 II and HX300.

All in all, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z6 II because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z6 II will produce more detail as a result of its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The fresher Z6 II will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.