Nikon Z5 vs Sony H55
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Nikon Z5 vs Sony H55 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise 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
- Announced July 2020
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
- Revealed June 2010
Nikon Z5 vs Sony H55 Overview
Here, we are comparing the Nikon Z5 and Sony H55, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and H55 (14MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and H55 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe Z5 was unveiled 10 years later than the H55 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H55 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Z5 grades vs the H55 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon Z5 vs Sony H55 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon Z5 Gallery & Sony H55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Sony H55
Z5 | H55 | |||
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Revealed | July 2020 | June 2010 | Fresher by 123 months | |
Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Nikon Z5
H55 | Z5 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Sony H55
Z5 | H55 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Nikon Z5 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon Z5 has got exterior 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 H55 has sizing of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Look at the Nikon Z5 and Sony H55 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Z5 and the H55.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z5 and H55 is 62 and 92 respectively.
Nikon Z5 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Z5 and H55.
Clearly, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z5 using its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z5 will give more detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern Z5 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Nikon Z5 vs Sony H55 Specifications
Nikon Z5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Z5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2020-07-20 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed 6 | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 858.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6016 x 4016 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 273 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 15 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.5 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off | Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/200 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 675 gr (1.49 lbs) | 200 gr (0.44 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 470 pictures | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL15c | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Two | One |
Retail price | $1,399 | $235 |