Nikon Z5 vs Sony NEX-5

Here, we are contrasting the Nikon Z5 versus Sony NEX-5, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and NEX-5 (14MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and NEX-5 (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The Z5 was announced 10 years after the NEX-5 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Z5 grades against the NEX-5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z5 and Sony Alpha NEX-5. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon Z5 Gallery and Sony NEX-5 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z5 offers 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 NEX-5 has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Compare the Nikon Z5 versus Sony NEX-5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Z5 versus the NEX-5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and NEX-5 is 62 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The picture below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5 and NEX-5.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z5 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z5 will deliver extra detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger Z5 should have a benefit in sensor technology.