Nikon Z6 vs Sony A7R V

Its time to examine more closely at the Nikon Z6 and Sony A7R V, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the Z6 (25MP) and A7R V (61MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The Z6 was announced 5 years prior to the A7R V which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Z6 grades vs the A7R V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z6 & Sony Alpha A7R V. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon Z6 Gallery & Sony A7R V Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z6 features physical measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Sony A7R V has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 723 grams (1.59 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Z6 against the A7R V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 and A7R V is 62 and 60 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The picture here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z6 and A7R V.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony A7R V to give more detail with its extra 36MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged Z6 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.