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Nikon Z5 vs Sony QX1

Portability
62 Imaging
76 Features
86 Overall
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Nikon Z5 front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90 Imaging
63 Features
48 Overall
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Nikon Z5 vs Sony QX1 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
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  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched July 2020
Sony QX1
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  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Introduced September 2014
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Nikon Z5 vs Sony QX1 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Nikon Z5 vs Sony QX1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Lens-style by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the Z5 (24MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is very well matched but the Z5 (Full frame) and QX1 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z5 was revealed 5 years after the QX1 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Z5 scores versus the QX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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