Nikon Z6 II vs Sony W650

Following is a extended overview of the Nikon Z6 II and Sony W650, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and W650 (16MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and W650 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z6 II was announced 8 years after the W650 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Z6 II scores versus the W650 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z6 Mark II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The whole galleries are available at Nikon Z6 II Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon Z6 II comes with outside dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Sony W650 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z6 II and Sony W650 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Z6 II against the W650.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 II and W650 is 61 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The image underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z6 II and W650.

All in all, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z6 II using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Nikon Z6 II will render greater detail with its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Z6 II will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.