Nikon Z6 II vs Sony W560

Here, we are reviewing the Nikon Z6 II vs Sony W560, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and W560 (14MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and W560 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The Z6 II was unveiled 9 years after the W560 which is a fairly large 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 W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Z6 II scores against the W560 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z6 Mark II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon Z6 II Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z6 II has 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) while the Sony W560 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Z6 II and the W560.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and W560 is 61 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The image below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z6 II and W560.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z6 II having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z6 II will result in more detail having an extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Z6 II provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.