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Nikon Z5 vs Sony A100

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 front
Portability
64
Imaging
48
Features
38
Overall
44

Nikon Z5 vs Sony A100 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(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
Sony A100
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Sony A100

 Z5 A100 
AnnouncedJuly 2020July 2006More modern by 171 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Nikon Z5

 A100 Z5 

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Sony A100

 Z5 A100 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon Z5 vs Sony A100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and A100 is 62 and 64 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Sony A100 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon Z5 vs Sony A100 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Sony A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Sony A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 Portrait photography features
Sony A100 Portrait photography features
85
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW files
52
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
low resolution (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 Street photography factors
Sony A100 Street photography factors
74
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
comes with focus by touch
environment proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
heavier than average in class (675g)
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 Sports photography factors
Sony A100 Sports photography factors
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.5 frames per second)
49
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low resolution (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z5 Travel photography factors
Sony A100 Travel photography factors
68
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
MP count good (24MP)
heavier than average in class (675g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
45
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A100 as a Landscape photography camera
86
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery (470 shots)
two card slots
53
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no liveview
low resolution (10 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A100 as a Vlogging camera
34
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
heavier than average in class (675g)
9
can't shoot video
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Nikon Z5 vs Sony A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Sony A100
 Nikon Z5Sony Alpha DSLR-A100
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