Nikon Z5 vs Sony A100

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.