Nikon Z6 II vs Sony WX5

Let's look more in depth at the Nikon Z6 II vs Sony WX5, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and WX5 (12MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and WX5 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The Z6 II was introduced 10 years after the WX5 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Z6 II grades vs the WX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z6 Mark II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The whole galleries are available at Nikon Z6 II Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z6 II enjoys outer dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Sony WX5 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Nikon Z6 II vs Sony WX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Z6 II vs the WX5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and WX5 is 61 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z6 II and WX5.

As you can see, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z6 II using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z6 II will produce greater detail using its extra 13MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Z6 II provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.