Nikon Z6 II vs Sony HX80

Following is a in depth analysis of the Nikon Z6 II and Sony HX80, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and HX80 (18MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and HX80 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z6 II was announced 4 years after the HX80 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Z6 II scores versus the HX80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z6 Mark II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon Z6 II Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z6 II enjoys exterior dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Sony HX80 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Nikon Z6 II and Sony HX80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the Z6 II versus the HX80.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 II and HX80 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The picture here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z6 II and HX80.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z6 II with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z6 II will show extra detail with its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer Z6 II will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.