Nikon Z5 vs Sony A6400

Following is a complete analysis of the Nikon Z5 and Sony A6400, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the Z5 (24MP) and the A6400 (24MP) is very similar but the Z5 (Full frame) and A6400 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The Z5 was manufactured 19 months after the A6400 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Z5 scores against the A6400 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z5 and Sony Alpha a6400. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon Z5 Gallery and Sony A6400 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon Z5 provides external dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Sony A6400 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") and a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Z5 vs the A6400.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and A6400 is 62 and 83 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The picture underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z5 and A6400.

All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The Z5 has the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler. The more modern Z5 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.