Nikon D5 vs Sony RX10 IV

Here, we are comparing the Nikon D5 versus Sony RX10 IV, former being a Pro DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the D5 (21MP) and the RX10 IV (20MP) is fairly well matched but the D5 (Full frame) and RX10 IV (1") offer totally different sensor size.

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The D5 was released 20 months before the RX10 IV making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D5 being a Large SLR camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the D5 grades against the RX10 IV when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon D5 Gallery & Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon D5 has exterior dimensions of 160mm x 158.5mm x 92mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) while the Sony RX10 IV has sizing of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the D5 versus the RX10 IV.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D5 and RX10 IV is 50 and 52 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D5 and RX10 IV.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The D5 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon D5 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The older D5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.