Nikon Z5 vs Sony a1

Here, we are looking at the Nikon Z5 and Sony a1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and a1 (50MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (Full frame).

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The Z5 was manufactured 6 months before the a1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Z5 matches up vs the a1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z5 and Sony Alpha a1. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon Z5 Gallery and Sony a1 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon Z5 offers outside measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Sony a1 has sizing of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Z5 versus the a1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and a1 is 62 and 61 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5 and a1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony a1 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 26MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively.