Nikon Z30 vs Sony a5000

Following is a detailed review of the Nikon Z30 versus Sony a5000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the Z30 (21MP) and the a5000 (20MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Z30 was introduced 8 years after the a5000 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Z30 matches up vs the a5000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z30 and Sony Alpha a5000. The whole galleries are available at Nikon Z30 Gallery and Sony a5000 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z30 provides physical dimensions of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Sony a5000 has proportions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon Z30 versus Sony a5000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Z30 compared to the a5000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z30 and a5000 is 79 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The pic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z30 and a5000.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon Z30 to provide you with more detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer Z30 provides an edge in sensor technology.