Nikon Z6 vs Sony WX5

Its time to look closer at the Nikon Z6 versus Sony WX5, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the Z6 (25MP) and WX5 (12MP) and the Z6 (Full frame) and WX5 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z6 was launched 8 years later than the WX5 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Z6 grades versus the WX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon Z6 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon Z6 comes with outside measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Sony WX5 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Nikon Z6 versus Sony WX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Z6 vs the WX5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 and WX5 is 62 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Z6 and WX5.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z6 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon Z6 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern Z6 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.