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Nikon Z5 vs Sony NEX-7

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-7 front
Portability
84
Imaging
63
Features
71
Overall
66

Nikon Z5 vs Sony NEX-7 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase 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
  • Launched July 2020
Sony NEX-7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 400g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Launched December 2011
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Nikon Z5 vs Sony NEX-7 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Nikon Z5 vs Sony NEX-7, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the Z5 (24MP) and the NEX-7 (24MP) is very similar but the Z5 (Full frame) and NEX-7 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z5 was unveiled 8 years after the NEX-7 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Z5 matches up vs the NEX-7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Sony NEX-7

 Z5 NEX-7 
LaunchedJuly 2020December 2011Newer by 105 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Nikon Z5

 NEX-7 Z5 

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Sony NEX-7

 Z5 NEX-7 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon Z5 vs Sony NEX-7 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon Z5 enjoys outer 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 NEX-7 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Z5 versus the NEX-7.

Nikon Z5 vs Sony NEX-7 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and NEX-7 is 62 and 84 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Sony NEX-7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Sony NEX-7 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5 and NEX-7.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The Z5 provides the larger sensor which should make getting bokeh simpler. The younger Z5 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon Z5 vs Sony NEX-7 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Sony NEX-7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Sony NEX-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 Portrait photography highlights
Sony NEX-7 Portrait photography highlights
85
focusing manually
decent MP (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
77
manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-7 as a Street photography camera
74
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
has touch to focus
environment sealing
great ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than others (675g)
76
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 Sports photography highlights
Sony NEX-7 Sports photography highlights
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery (470 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.5 frames/s)
61
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery power (430 shots)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z5
Travel photography with Sony NEX-7
68
good battery (470 shots)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
has touch to focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
more heavy than others (675 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
70
great battery power (430 shots)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 Landscape photography information
Sony NEX-7 Landscape photography information
86
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery (470 CIPA)
2 card slots
72
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (430 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 Vlogging information
Sony NEX-7 Vlogging information
34
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than others (675 grams)
35
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Nikon Z5 vs Sony NEX-7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Sony NEX-7
 Nikon Z5Sony Alpha NEX-7
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z5 Sony Alpha NEX-7
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2020-07-20 2011-12-13
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 6 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6016 x 4016 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 51200 16000
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 273 25
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Sony E
Amount of lenses 15 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.5 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash settings 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 1/200s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 675 grams (1.49 lb) 400 grams (0.88 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 81
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 1016
Other
Battery life 470 photographs 430 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15c NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 or 5 images))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 2 Single
Launch price $1,399 $699