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Nikon Z5 vs Sony A7S III

Portability
62 Imaging
76 Features
86 Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S III front
Portability
61 Imaging
65 Features
92 Overall
75

Nikon Z5 vs Sony A7S III Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released July 2020
Sony A7S III
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Increase to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
  • Revealed July 2020
  • Succeeded the Sony A7S II
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Nikon Z5 vs Sony A7S III Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon Z5 and Sony A7S III, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and A7S III (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (Full frame).

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The Z5 was manufactured at a similar time to the A7S III so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Z5 scores versus the A7S III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Sony A7S III

		

		

			
 Z5 A7S III 
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Nikon Z5

		

		

			
 A7S III Z5 
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1440k1040kCrisper display (+400k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Sony A7S III

		

		

			
 Z5 A7S III 
RevealedJuly 2020July 2020Similar age
Manual focus  Dial precise focusing
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon Z5 vs Sony A7S III Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z5 offers outer dimensions 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 A7S III has proportions of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon Z5 and Sony A7S III in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Z5 and the A7S III.
Nikon Z5 vs Sony A7S III size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z5 and A7S III is 62 and 61 respectively.
Nikon Z5 vs Sony A7S III top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z5 vs Sony A7S III Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The visual below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5 and A7S III.
Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon Z5 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.
	
			Nikon Z5 vs Sony A7S III sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z5 vs Sony A7S III Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon Z5 vs Sony A7S III Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Nikon Z5
Portrait photography with Sony A7S III
85
 you can focus manually
 decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 has face detection focusing
 supports RAW files
71
 you can focus manually
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 includes face detection autofocus
 exports RAW files
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Nikon Z5
Street photography with Sony A7S III
74
 screen tilts up and down
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 supports RAW files
 boasts touch to focus
 weather proofing
 above average high ISO (51,200)
 more heavy than others in class (675 grams)
76
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 exports RAW files
 features focus via touch
 environment proof
 good high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison
Nikon Z5 Sports photography features
Sony A7S III Sports photography features
82
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 has tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
 sensor has phase detect AF
 continuous shooting slow (4.5 frames per second)
76
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 includes tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 better than average battery power (600 CIPA)
 supports phase detect autofocus
 MP count low (12MP)
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Nikon Z5
Travel photography with Sony A7S III
68
 better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
 weather proofing
 supports bluetooth
 boasts touch to focus
 decent sensor resolution (24MP)
 more heavy than others in class (675 grams)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
70
 better than average battery power (600 CIPA)
 environment proof
 has bluetooth
 features focus via touch
 display is selfie friendly
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison
 Nikon Z5 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony A7S III as a Landscape photography camera
86
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 screen size is good (3.2 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor resolution (24MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 above average high ISO (51,200)
 supports RAW files
 weather proofing
 better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
 two card slots
77
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 good high ISO (102,400)
 exports RAW files
 environment proof
 better than average battery power (600 shots)
 has dual storage slots
 MP count low (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison
 Nikon Z5 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony A7S III as a Vlogging camera
34
 touch screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detection focusing
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 includes external microphone socket
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 more heavy than others in class (675g)
77
 display is selfie friendly
 built-in touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detection autofocus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 comes with external microphone jack
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Nikon Z5 vs Sony A7S III Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Sony A7S III
 Nikon Z5Sony Alpha A7S III
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z5 Sony Alpha A7S III
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2020-07-20 2020-07-21
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 6 Bionz XR
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 6016 x 4016 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 51200 102400
Highest boosted ISO 102400 409600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support    
Min boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 273 759
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Sony E
Number of lenses 15 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully articulated
Display diagonal 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 9,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.91x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.5fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 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 no built-in flash
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 675g (1.49 lb) 699g (1.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 85
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 2993
Other
Battery life 470 images 600 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 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 feature   With downloadable app
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots Dual Dual
Retail cost $1,399 $3,499