Nikon Z5 vs Sony A3000

Let's look closer at the Nikon Z5 and Sony A3000, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the Z5 (24MP) and the A3000 (20MP) is relatively close but the Z5 (Full frame) and A3000 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The Z5 was brought out 6 years later than the A3000 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Z5 matches up vs the A3000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z5 & Sony Alpha A3000. The entire galleries are available at Nikon Z5 Gallery & Sony A3000 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z5 provides outside dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Sony A3000 has proportions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Z5 vs the A3000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z5 and A3000 is 62 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5 and A3000.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z5 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon Z5 will render extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer Z5 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.