Nikon Z5 vs Sony A100
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Nikon Z5 vs Sony A100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand 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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 638g - 133 x 95 x 71mm
- Announced July 2006
- Replaced the Konica Minolta 5D
- Refreshed by Sony A550
Nikon Z5 vs Sony A100 Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Nikon Z5 versus Sony A100, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and A100 (10MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and A100 (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Z5 was released 14 years after the A100 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Z5 matches up against the A100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon Z5 vs Sony A100 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z5 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon Z5 Gallery & Sony A100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Sony A100
Z5 | A100 | |||
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Announced | July 2020 | July 2006 | More modern by 171 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.7") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Nikon Z5
A100 | Z5 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Sony A100
Z5 | A100 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Nikon Z5 vs Sony A100 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z5 enjoys outside measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Sony A100 has measurements of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon Z5 versus Sony A100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z5 versus the A100.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and A100 is 62 and 64 respectively.
Nikon Z5 vs Sony A100 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z5 and A100.
Clearly, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z5 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z5 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger Z5 should have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Nikon Z5 vs Sony A100 Specifications
Nikon Z5 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Z5 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2020-07-20 | 2006-07-31 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed 6 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor area | 858.0mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 6016 x 4016 | 3872 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 273 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon Z | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Amount of lenses | 15 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.2" | 2.5" |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.5fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/200s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 | - |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 675 grams (1.49 lbs) | 638 grams (1.41 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 133 x 95 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 61 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 476 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 470 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL15c | NP-FM55H |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) | Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
Card slots | 2 | 1 |
Price at launch | $1,399 | $1,000 |