Nikon Z5 vs Sony A580

Below, we are analyzing the Nikon Z5 versus Sony A580, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and A580 (16MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and A580 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The Z5 was released 9 years after the A580 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Z5 grades vs the A580 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z5 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The complete galleries are available at Nikon Z5 Gallery & Sony A580 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z5 comes with outside dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Sony A580 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z5 versus Sony A580 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Z5 against the A580.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and A580 is 62 and 64 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The image underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z5 and A580.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z5 due to its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon Z5 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Z5 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.