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Nikon Z5 vs Sony A300

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 front
Portability
64
Imaging
49
Features
45
Overall
47

Nikon Z5 vs Sony A300 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(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
Sony A300
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Sony A300

 Z5 A300 
AnnouncedJuly 2020January 2008More modern by 152 months
Screen dimensions3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the Nikon Z5

 A300 Z5 

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Sony A300

 Z5 A300 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting 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).

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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.

Nikon Z5 vs Sony A300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Z5 and A300 is 62 and 64 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Sony A300 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon Z5 vs Sony A300 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Sony A300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Sony A300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 Portrait photography information
Sony A300 Portrait photography information
85
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
59
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 Street photography highlights
Sony A300 Street photography highlights
74
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
supports touch focus
weather proofing
very good ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than average in class (675g)
74
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 Sports photography highlights
Sony A300 Sports photography highlights
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery pack (470 shots)
supports phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.5 frames per second)
54
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z5
Travel photography with Sony A300
68
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
supports touch focus
good MP (24MP)
more heavy than average in class (675 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
45
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 Landscape photography info
Sony A300 Landscape photography info
86
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
has double storage slots
57
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 Vlogging factors
Sony A300 Vlogging factors
34
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone port
does not feature selfie friendly display
more heavy than average in class (675g)
9
lack of video recording
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Nikon Z5 vs Sony A300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Sony A300
 Nikon Z5Sony Alpha DSLR-A300
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