Nikon Z5 vs Sony A7R IV
Portability
62 Imaging
77 Features
86 Overall
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62 Imaging
77 Features
86 Overall
80
Portability
62 Imaging
81 Features
93 Overall
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62 Imaging
81 Features
93 Overall
85
Nikon Z5 vs Sony A7R IV Key Specs
Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
(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
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(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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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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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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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z5 and Sony Alpha A7R IV. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon Z5 Gallery and Sony A7R IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Sony A7R IV
| Z5 | A7R IV | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2020 |  | July 2019 | More recent by 13 months |
| Screen sizing | 3.2" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Nikon Z5
| A7R IV | Z5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 1440k |  | 1040k | Crisper screen (+400k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Sony A7R IV
| Z5 | A7R IV | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting 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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z5 and A7R IV is 62 and 62 respectively.
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.
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Portrait Comparison
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Sony A7R IV Portrait photography advice
manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
has manual focus
excellent megapixels (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Nikon Z5 Street photography highlights
Sony A7R IV Street photography highlights
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)
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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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)
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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Nikon Z5 Travel photography highlights
Sony A7R IV Travel photography highlights
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
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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Nikon Z5 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A7R IV Landscape photography highlights
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
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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Nikon Z5 Vlogging information
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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)
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
| Nikon Z5 | Sony 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 |
