Nikon Z5 vs Sony A300
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Nikon Z5 vs Sony A300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
- Revealed July 2020
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 632g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
- Announced January 2008
- Refreshed by Sony A330
Nikon Z5 vs Sony A300 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Nikon Z5 versus Sony A300, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and A300 (10MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and A300 (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe Z5 was brought out 12 years after the A300 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Z5 scores against the A300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon Z5 vs Sony A300 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z5 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The entire galleries are available at Nikon Z5 Gallery & Sony A300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Sony A300
Z5 | A300 | |||
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Announced | July 2020 | January 2008 | More modern by 152 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the Nikon Z5
A300 | Z5 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Sony A300
Z5 | A300 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Nikon Z5 vs Sony A300 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z5 offers physical dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Sony A300 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).
Check the Nikon Z5 versus Sony A300 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z5 vs the A300.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Z5 and A300 is 62 and 64 respectively.
Nikon Z5 vs Sony A300 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The image below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5 and A300.
All in all, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z5 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z5 will result in more detail having its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern Z5 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Nikon Z5 vs Sony A300 Specifications
Nikon Z5 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Z5 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2020-07-20 | 2008-01-30 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 | 24MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 6016 x 4016 | 3872 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 273 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon Z | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Available lenses | 15 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen size | 3.2 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.49x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.5fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/200 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 | - |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 675 grams (1.49 pounds) | 632 grams (1.39 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 64 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 538 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 470 photographs | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL15c | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) | Compact Flash |
Storage slots | 2 | Single |
Launch cost | $1,399 | $0 |