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Nikon Z5 vs Sony A7R IV

Portability
62 Imaging
76 Features
86 Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
Portability
62 Imaging
81 Features
93 Overall
85

Nikon Z5 vs Sony A7R IV Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase 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
  • Revealed July 2020
Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
  • Introduced July 2019
  • Succeeded the Sony A7R III
  • Replacement is Sony A7R V
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Nikon Z5 vs Sony A7R IV Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Nikon Z5 vs Sony A7R IV, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and A7R IV (61MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (Full frame).

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The Z5 was manufactured 13 months later than the A7R IV which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Z5 matches up versus the A7R IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Sony A7R IV

		

		

			
 Z5 A7R IV 
IntroducedJuly 2020July 2019More recent by 13 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Nikon Z5

		

		

			
 A7R IV Z5 
Screen resolution1440k1040kCrisper screen (+400k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Sony A7R IV

		

		

			
 Z5 A7R IV 
Manual focus  More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon Z5 vs Sony A7R IV Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z5 enjoys outer measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Sony A7R IV has dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Z5 and the A7R IV.
Nikon Z5 vs Sony A7R IV size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z5 and A7R IV is 62 and 62 respectively.
Nikon Z5 vs Sony A7R IV top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z5 vs Sony A7R IV Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, its difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z5 and A7R IV.
As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony A7R IV to offer greater detail due to its extra 37 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher Z5 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Nikon Z5 vs Sony A7R IV sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z5 vs Sony A7R IV Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon Z5 vs Sony A7R IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Nikon Z5 Portrait photography advice
Sony A7R IV Portrait photography advice
85
 manual focus
 decent MP (24 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 offers face detect autofocus
 exports RAW files
88
 has manual focus
 excellent megapixels (61MP)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 features face detect focusing
 supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Nikon Z5 Street photography highlights
Sony A7R IV Street photography highlights
74
 screen tilts
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 exports RAW files
 features focus via touch
 weather sealing
 above average ISO range (51,200)
 heavier than competition in class (675 grams)
79
 screen tilts up and down
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 supports RAW formats
 comes with touch to focus
 environment proof
 very good high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Nikon Z5
Sports photography with Sony A7R IV
82
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent MP (24MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 offers tracking focus
 weather sealing
 great battery power (470 shots)
 supports phase detect autofocus
 low frames per second (4.5 frames per second)
90
 high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 excellent megapixels (61 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 features tracking focus
 environment proof
 good battery pack (670 per charge)
 comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Nikon Z5 Travel photography highlights
Sony A7R IV Travel photography highlights
68
 great battery power (470 shots)
 weather sealing
 supports bluetooth
 features focus via touch
 decent MP (24 megapixels)
 heavier than competition in class (675g)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
74
 good battery pack (670 CIPA)
 environment proof
 has bluetooth
 comes with touch to focus
 excellent megapixels (61MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon Z5 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A7R IV Landscape photography highlights
86
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 screen is a decent size (3.2")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent MP (24 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 above average ISO range (51,200)
 exports RAW files
 weather sealing
 great battery power (470 shots)
 two card slots
88
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 excellent megapixels (61 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 does not have anti-alias filter
 very good high ISO (32,000)
 supports RAW formats
 environment proof
 good battery pack (670 CIPA)
 has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon Z5 Vlogging information
Sony A7R IV Vlogging information
34
 touch screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 offers face detect autofocus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 comes with mic socket
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 heavier than competition in class (675 grams)
37
 has touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detect focusing
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 does have microphone port
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Nikon Z5 vs Sony A7R IV Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Sony A7R IV
 Nikon Z5Sony Alpha A7R IV
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z5 Sony Alpha A7R IV
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-07-20 2019-07-16
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 6 Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 61 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 6016 x 4016 9504 x 6336
Max native ISO 51200 32000
Max enhanced ISO 102400 102800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Min enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 273 567
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Sony E
Available lenses 15 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 5,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.5fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash sync 1/200 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 675 gr (1.49 lbs) 665 gr (1.47 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 99
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 3344
Other
Battery life 470 images 670 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15c NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots Two Two
Price at release $1,399 $3,498