Nikon Z7 II vs Sony NEX-5

Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon Z7 II versus Sony NEX-5, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and NEX-5 (14MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and NEX-5 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The Z7 II was launched 10 years after the NEX-5 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Z7 II grades against the NEX-5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z7 Mark II and Sony Alpha NEX-5. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon Z7 II Gallery and Sony NEX-5 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z7 II has got outside dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5 has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Check the Nikon Z7 II versus Sony NEX-5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Z7 II against the NEX-5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and NEX-5 is 61 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 II and NEX-5.

Clearly, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z7 II because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon Z7 II will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 32 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger Z7 II will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.