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Nikon Z5 vs Sony A7 III

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 III front
Portability
63
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81

Nikon Z5 vs Sony A7 III Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released July 2020
Sony A7 III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Older Model is Sony A7 II
  • Later Model is Sony A7 IV
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Nikon Z5 vs Sony A7 III Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Sony A7 III

 Z5 A7 III 
ReleasedJuly 2020February 2018Fresher by 30 months
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k922kCrisper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Nikon Z5

 A7 III Z5 

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Sony A7 III

 Z5 A7 III 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon Z5 vs Sony A7 III Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Nikon Z5 vs Sony A7 III size comparison

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

Nikon Z5 vs Sony A7 III top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Sony A7 III Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon Z5 vs Sony A7 III sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Sony A7 III Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Sony A7 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7 III as a Portrait photography camera
85
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
84
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 Street photography advice
Sony A7 III Street photography advice
74
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
weather sealing
very good high ISO (51,200)
heavier than competition (675 grams)
78
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
includes touch focus
weather sealing
good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 Sports photography highlights
Sony A7 III Sports photography highlights
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (4.5 fps)
87
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery power (610 shots)
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7 III as a Travel photography camera
68
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
heavier than competition (675g)
screen is not selfie friendly
73
good battery power (610 shots)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z5
Landscape photography with Sony A7 III
86
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
has double storage slots
85
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery power (610 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 Vlogging info
Sony A7 III Vlogging info
34
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than competition (675 grams)
36
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
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Nikon Z5 vs Sony A7 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Sony A7 III
 Nikon Z5Sony Alpha A7 III
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z5 Sony Alpha A7 III
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2020-07-20 2018-02-27
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 6 Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6016 x 4016 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 51200 51200
Highest boosted ISO 102400 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 273 693
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Sony E
Number of lenses 15 121
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.5 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 675 grams (1.49 lb) 650 grams (1.43 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 96
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 3730
Other
Battery life 470 photos 610 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15c NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 2 2
Price at launch $1,399 $1,998