Nikon Z5 vs Sony A200

Lets look closer at the Nikon Z5 vs Sony A200, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and A200 (10MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and A200 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The Z5 was revealed 12 years after the A200 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Z5 scores vs the A200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z5 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The full galleries are available at Nikon Z5 Gallery and Sony A200 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z5 features physical measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Sony A200 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") with a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z5 vs Sony A200 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Z5 versus the A200.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Z5 and A200 is 62 and 66 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The pic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z5 and A200.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z5 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon Z5 will provide more detail because of its extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The younger Z5 provides an edge in sensor innovation.