Nikon Z6 II vs Sony HX5

Lets look more closely at the Nikon Z6 II versus Sony HX5, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and HX5 (1/2.4") boast different sensor size.

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The Z6 II was revealed 10 years later than the HX5 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 HX5 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Z6 II scores versus the HX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z6 Mark II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon Z6 II Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in 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) whilst the Sony HX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Z6 II compared to the HX5.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 II and HX5 is 61 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The photograph below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z6 II and HX5.

To sum up, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z6 II with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z6 II will provide greater detail because of its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent Z6 II provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.