Nikon Z5 vs Sony A450

On this page, we are comparing the Nikon Z5 versus Sony A450, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and A450 (14MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and A450 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The Z5 was introduced 10 years later than the A450 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Z5 grades versus the A450 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z5 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon Z5 Gallery and Sony A450 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z5 features exterior measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Sony A450 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon Z5 versus Sony A450 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Z5 against the A450.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and A450 is 62 and 65 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5 and A450.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z5 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon Z5 will result in extra detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The more recent Z5 will have an advantage in sensor technology.