Nikon Z7 vs Sony NEX-6

In this article, we will be analyzing the Nikon Z7 and Sony NEX-6, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and NEX-6 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z7 was introduced 5 years later than the NEX-6 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the Z7 grades against the NEX-6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z7 and Sony Alpha NEX-6. The whole galleries are available at Nikon Z7 Gallery and Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z7 offers outer dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Sony NEX-6 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z7 and Sony NEX-6 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Z7 compared to the NEX-6.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 and NEX-6 is 62 and 85 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The graphic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 and NEX-6.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z7 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon Z7 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 30MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger Z7 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.