Nikon Z5 vs Sony A7 III

Here is a in depth overview of the Nikon Z5 and Sony A7 III, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Z5 (24MP) and the A7 III (24MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The Z5 was launched 2 years later than the A7 III and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Z5 grades against the A7 III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z5 and Sony Alpha A7 III. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon Z5 Gallery and Sony A7 III Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z5 has got physical measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Sony A7 III has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon Z5 and Sony A7 III in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z5 compared to the A7 III.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and A7 III is 62 and 63 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5 and A7 III.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of files though you might want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern Z5 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.