Nikon Z7 II vs Sony HX5

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Nikon Z7 II vs Sony HX5, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and HX5 (1/2.4") have different sensor sizes.

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

The Z7 II was manufactured 10 years later than the HX5 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Z7 II grades vs the HX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z7 Mark II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon Z7 II Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon Z7 II has exterior measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Sony HX5 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon Z7 II vs Sony HX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z7 II vs the HX5.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Z7 II and HX5 is 61 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 II and HX5.

Plainly, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z7 II because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon Z7 II will render more detail due to its extra 36MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger Z7 II provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.