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Nikon Z5 vs Sony A7c

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Sony Alpha A7c front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
88
Overall
80

Nikon Z5 vs Sony A7c Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Introduced July 2020
Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Announced September 2020
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Nikon Z5 vs Sony A7c Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Nikon Z5 vs Sony A7c, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the Z5 (24MP) and the A7c (24MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The Z5 was released around the same time to the A7c which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Z5 matches up versus the A7c with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Sony A7c

 Z5 A7c 
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k922kCrisper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Nikon Z5

 A7c Z5 
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Sony A7c

 Z5 A7c 
AnnouncedJuly 2020September 2020Similar generation
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon Z5 vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z5 has got outside dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Sony A7c has measurements of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Z5 compared to the A7c.

Nikon Z5 vs Sony A7c size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and A7c is 62 and 78 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Sony A7c top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5 and A7c.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs though you have to factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Nikon Z5 vs Sony A7c sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Sony A7c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 Portrait photography features
Sony A7c Portrait photography features
85
you can focus manually
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
78
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detection focus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 Street photography highlights
Sony A7c Street photography highlights
74
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
features focus via touch
weather proofing
above average high ISO (51,200)
heavier than competition (675 grams)
85
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
has focus via touch
weather proofing
very good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z5
Sports photography with Sony A7c
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (4.5 frames per second)
88
quiet shooting (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery pack (740 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z5 Travel photography details
Sony A7c Travel photography details
68
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
decent MP (24 megapixels)
heavier than competition (675g)
screen is not selfie friendly
86
good battery pack (740 shots)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 Landscape photography features
Sony A7c Landscape photography features
86
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
two card slots
88
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery pack (740 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z5
Vlogging with Sony A7c
34
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than competition (675g)
86
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone port
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Nikon Z5 vs Sony A7c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Sony A7c
 Nikon Z5Sony Alpha A7c
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z5 Sony Alpha A7c
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-07-20 2020-09-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 6 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor 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
Max resolution 6016 x 4016 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 51200 51200
Max enhanced ISO 102400 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 273 693
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Sony E
Number of lenses 15 122
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully articulated
Display size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.59x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.5fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
Max flash sync 1/200s -
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 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 3.2 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 pounds) 509 grams (1.12 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4")
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 photographs 740 photographs
Style 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
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 2 One
Cost at release $1,399 $1,800