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Nikon Z5 vs Sony A900

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 front
Portability
54
Imaging
66
Features
62
Overall
64

Nikon Z5 vs Sony A900 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump 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
  • Announced July 2020
Sony A900
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
  • Launched October 2008
  • New Model is Sony A99
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Nikon Z5 vs Sony A900 Overview

Here is a extended review of the Nikon Z5 versus Sony A900, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Z5 (24MP) and the A900 (25MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The Z5 was unveiled 11 years later than the A900 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Z5 matches up versus the A900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Sony A900

 Z5 A900 
LaunchedJuly 2020October 2008Fresher by 143 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k922kClearer screen (+118k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Nikon Z5

 A900 Z5 

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Sony A900

 Z5 A900 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon Z5 vs Sony A900 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon Z5 enjoys external measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Sony A900 has specifications of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z5 versus Sony A900 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Z5 versus the A900.

Nikon Z5 vs Sony A900 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and A900 is 62 and 54 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Sony A900 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Sony A900 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5 and A900.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony A900 to give extra detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Z5 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z5 vs Sony A900 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Sony A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Sony A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 Portrait photography details
Sony A900 Portrait photography details
85
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
71
has manual focus
fantastic sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 Street photography factors
Sony A900 Street photography factors
74
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
environment sealing
good high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than competition in class (675g)
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 Sports photography highlights
Sony A900 Sports photography highlights
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery (470 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (4.5 frames per second)
70
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
fantastic sensor resolution (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
weather proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A900 as a Travel photography camera
68
better than average battery (470 shots)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
resolution is good (24MP)
more heavy than competition in class (675g)
display is not selfie friendly
54
weather proofing
fantastic sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A900 as a Landscape photography camera
86
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
better than average battery (470 per charge)
has dual storage slots
72
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
fantastic sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
two card slots
does not have liveview
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 Vlogging advice
Sony A900 Vlogging advice
34
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (675g)
9
can't record video
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Nikon Z5 vs Sony A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Sony A900
 Nikon Z5Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z5 Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Announced 2020-07-20 2008-10-22
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 6 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 25MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6016 x 4016 6048 x 4032
Highest native ISO 51200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 273 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 15 143
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.5 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
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, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 675g (1.49 lb) 895g (1.97 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 1431
Other
Battery life 470 shots 880 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15c NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Card slots Two Two
Pricing at launch $1,399 $2,736