Nikon Z fc vs Sony NEX-5
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![Nikon Z fc front Nikon Z fc front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Z-fc/Nikon-Z-fc-front.jpg)
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Nikon Z fc vs Sony NEX-5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
- Announced June 2021
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 287g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
- Revealed June 2010
- Successor is Sony NEX-5N
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Nikon Z fc vs Sony NEX-5 Overview
Below, we will be analyzing the Nikon Z fc and Sony NEX-5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z fc (21MP) and NEX-5 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (APS-C).
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The Z fc was released 11 years after the NEX-5 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z fc being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Z fc matches up vs the NEX-5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Nikon Z fc vs Sony NEX-5 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z fc and Sony Alpha NEX-5. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon Z fc Gallery and Sony NEX-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Sony NEX-5
Z fc | NEX-5 | |||
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Revealed | June 2021 | ![]() | June 2010 | Newer by 135 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper screen (+120k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Nikon Z fc
NEX-5 | Z fc |
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Common features in the Nikon Z fc and Sony NEX-5
Z fc | NEX-5 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen size |
Nikon Z fc vs Sony NEX-5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z fc comes with exterior dimensions of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5 has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).
Compare the Nikon Z fc and Sony NEX-5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Z fc compared to the NEX-5.
![Nikon Z fc vs Sony NEX-5 size comparison Nikon Z fc vs Sony NEX-5 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Z-fc-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-5-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Z fc and NEX-5 is 79 and 89 respectively.
![Nikon Z fc vs Sony NEX-5 top view buttons comparison Nikon Z fc vs Sony NEX-5 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Z-fc-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-5-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon Z fc vs Sony NEX-5 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The image below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z fc and NEX-5.
Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon Z fc to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Z fc provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.
![Nikon Z fc vs Sony NEX-5 sensor size comparison Nikon Z fc vs Sony NEX-5 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Z-fc-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-5-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon Z fc vs Sony NEX-5 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon Z fc vs Sony NEX-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon Z fc vs Sony NEX-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Z-fc-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-5-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Nikon Z fc vs Sony NEX-5 Specifications
Nikon Z fc | Sony Alpha NEX-5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Z fc | Sony Alpha NEX-5 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2021-06-28 | 2010-06-07 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 209 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon Z | Sony E |
Total lenses | 21 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 12.00 m |
Flash options | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 445g (0.98 lbs) | 287g (0.63 lbs) |
Dimensions | 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 69 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.2 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 796 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photos | 330 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL25 | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $949 | $599 |