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Nikon Z5 vs Sony A6700

Real-world comparison — specs, sensor size, autofocus, video, ownership reality. Adjust the workflow lens below to see how each body lands for travel, hybrid, wildlife, or studio use.

Body fit

Visual

Kit cost

Estimated

Verdict

Ranked

Nikon Z5 — front view

Nikon Z5

Full-frame / 620g

$1,781.00
Sony A6700 camera official product image

Sony A6700

APS-C / 620g

$1,781.00

Workflow lens

Workflow rankingtravel

Sony A6700 is the stronger fit for travel and everyday carry.

Sony A6700 leads on video readiness by 32 points.

Sony A6700 leads on AF confidence by 14 points.

Sony A6700 leads on resale strength by 12 points.

Workflow score

1Sony A670078
2Nikon Z571
Open winning profile

Camera size studio

Relative body dimensions

Front, back and top views are drawn from external dimensions so the size relationship stays proportional.

View

Mode

132mm
92mm

Nikon Z5

Front view / 132 x 92mm

132 x 92 x 72mm

132mm
92mm

Sony A6700

Front view / 132 x 92mm

132 x 92 x 72mm

Width

Nikon Z5132mm
Sony A6700132mm

Height

Nikon Z592mm
Sony A670092mm

Depth

Nikon Z572mm
Sony A670072mm

Weight

Nikon Z5620g
Sony A6700620g

External dimensions and carry delta

Nikon Z5 and Sony A6700 share the same external size profile in the current data model.

Nikon Z5

132 x 92 x 72mm121cm2 face / 874cm3 body / 620g

Sony A6700

132 x 92 x 72mm121cm2 face / 874cm3 body / 620g

Class benchmarks

WeightTypical 650g
Nikon Z5: 620gSony A6700: 620g
ThicknessTypical 74mm
Nikon Z5: 72mmSony A6700: 72mm

Sensor comparison

Sensor size to scale

Nikon Z5Full-frame36×24mm
×1 crop
Sony A6700APS-C23.5×15.6mm
×1.53 crop

Full-frame captures ~2.4× the sensor area of APS-C, a real low-light and depth-of-field edge.

Decision matrix

Scores tuned for travel

Portability
Nikon Z557
Sony A670057
Video
Nikon Z540
Sony A670072
Autofocus
Nikon Z558
Sony A670072
Ecosystem
Nikon Z580
Sony A670094
Resale
Nikon Z568
Sony A670080
Market
Nikon Z598
Sony A670098
Value
Nikon Z592
Sony A670093

Highlighted specs

Only specs that change the decision

Sensor

24.3MP full-frame

Sensor

26MP APS-C

Stabilisation

5-axis

Autofocus

AI processing unit

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Community comparison

Owner consensus · not specs

Community comparison appears once owners vote on these products — 6 more votes across the pair will unlock it.

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Common questions

Answers from this comparison

Drawn from the products' specs and category facts — same logic the comparison engine uses for its verdict.

Is the Nikon Z5 better than the Sony A6700?

Neither product is universally better — the right answer depends on what you shoot. Walk the use-case verdicts in the comparison studio above to see which body lines up with your specific work.

Which is better for travel — the Nikon Z5 or the Sony A6700?

For travel, the combination of weight, weather sealing, and lens flexibility matters more than headline specs. The carry-envelope module in the comparison above breaks down the practical kit weight of each body with a normal lens attached.