Nikon Z5 vs Sony G3

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon Z5 versus Sony G3, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and G3 (10MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and G3 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The Z5 was released 11 years later than the G3 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Z5 matches up against the G3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The complete galleries are available at Nikon Z5 Gallery and Sony G3 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z5 features physical measurements 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 G3 has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon Z5 versus Sony G3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Z5 against the G3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z5 and G3 is 62 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z5 and G3.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z5 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z5 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer Z5 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.