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Nikon Z5 vs Sony A7R V

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R V front
Portability
60
Imaging
84
Features
96
Overall
88

Nikon Z5 vs Sony A7R V Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Announced July 2020
Sony A7R V
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 723g - 131 x 97 x 82mm
  • Announced October 2022
  • Replaced the Sony A7R IV
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Nikon Z5 vs Sony A7R V Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Nikon Z5 vs Sony A7R V, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and A7R V (61MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The Z5 was introduced 3 years before the A7R V which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Z5 grades versus the A7R V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Sony A7R V

 Z5 A7R V 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R V over the Nikon Z5

 A7R V Z5 
AnnouncedOctober 2022July 2020Newer by 27 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution2360k1040kCrisper display (+1320k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Sony A7R V

 Z5 A7R V 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display dimensions3.2"3.20"Equal display measurements
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon Z5 vs Sony A7R V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z5 provides outside measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Sony A7R V has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 723 grams (1.59 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon Z5 vs Sony A7R V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Z5 vs the A7R V.

Nikon Z5 vs Sony A7R V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and A7R V is 62 and 60 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Sony A7R V top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Sony A7R V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The picture here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z5 and A7R V.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony A7R V to deliver greater detail using its extra 37 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged Z5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon Z5 vs Sony A7R V sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Sony A7R V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Sony A7R V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z5
Portrait photography with Sony A7R V
85
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
90
manual focus
resolution is excellent (61 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 Street photography advice
Sony A7R V Street photography advice
74
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
provides focus via touch
weather proof
very good ISO range (51,200)
heavier than competition (675g)
79
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
environment proof
good high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 Sports photography factors
Sony A7R V Sports photography factors
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
good battery life (470 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (4.5 fps)
92
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is excellent (61 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery pack (600 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7R V as a Travel photography camera
68
good battery life (470 shots)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
megapixel count decent (24MP)
heavier than competition (675 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
80
better than average battery pack (600 per charge)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
includes touch to focus
resolution is excellent (61 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 Landscape photography information
Sony A7R V Landscape photography information
86
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
good battery life (470 shots)
has double storage slots
89
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3.20")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is excellent (61MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery pack (600 shots)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 Vlogging features
Sony A7R V Vlogging features
34
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic port
does not contain selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition (675g)
80
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (7680 x 4320 resolution)
has mic jack
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Nikon Z5 vs Sony A7R V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Sony A7R V
 Nikon Z5Sony Alpha A7R V
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z5 Sony Alpha A7R V
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2020-07-20 2022-10-26
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 6 -
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 61 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6016 x 4016 9504 x 6336
Highest native ISO 51200 32000
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 102800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 273 693
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Sony E
Total lenses 15 187
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully articulated
Display size 3.2 inches 3.20 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 9,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.9x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.5fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 7680x4320 ( 25p, 23.98)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 7680x4320
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 675 grams (1.49 lbs) 723 grams (1.59 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 131 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 pictures 600 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15c NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots Dual Dual
Pricing at release $1,399 $3,900