Nikon Z5 vs Sony A560

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Nikon Z5 versus Sony A560, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and A560 (14MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and A560 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The Z5 was announced 10 years later than the A560 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Z5 grades against the A560 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z5 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon Z5 Gallery and Sony A560 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon Z5 enjoys exterior 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 A560 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Look at the Nikon Z5 versus Sony A560 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Z5 against the A560.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and A560 is 62 and 64 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The visual here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5 and A560.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z5 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon Z5 will resolve more detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent Z5 provides an edge in sensor innovation.