Nikon Z6 II vs Sony WX30

Here is a complete comparison of the Nikon Z6 II versus Sony WX30, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and WX30 (16MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and WX30 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The Z6 II was released 9 years later than the WX30 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Z6 II grades against the WX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z6 Mark II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The complete galleries are available at Nikon Z6 II Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon Z6 II comes with external measurements 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 WX30 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Z6 II vs the WX30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 II and WX30 is 61 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Z6 II and WX30.

As you can see, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z6 II due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon Z6 II will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer Z6 II should have an advantage in sensor innovation.