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Nikon Z5 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

Nikon Z5 vs Sony HX10V Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand 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
  • Launched July 2020
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Updated by Sony HX20V
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Nikon Z5 vs Sony HX10V Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon Z5 vs Sony HX10V, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and HX10V (18MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and HX10V (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The Z5 was revealed 8 years after the HX10V which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the Z5 scores vs the HX10V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Sony HX10V

 Z5 HX10V 
ReleasedJuly 2020February 2012Newer by 103 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k922kSharper display (+118k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Nikon Z5

 HX10V Z5 

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Sony HX10V

 Z5 HX10V 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon Z5 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z5 has outer measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Sony HX10V has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

See the Nikon Z5 vs Sony HX10V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Z5 against the HX10V.

Nikon Z5 vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Z5 and HX10V is 62 and 91 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The image below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z5 and HX10V.

Plainly, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z5 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z5 will render greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger Z5 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon Z5 vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z5
Portrait photography with Sony HX10V
85
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
38
MP count decent (18MP)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 Street photography highlights
Sony HX10V Street photography highlights
74
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
features focus by touch
weather sealing
very good ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than competitors in class (675 grams)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (234 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 Sports photography info
Sony HX10V Sports photography info
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery pack (470 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.5 fps)
49
long zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z5 Travel photography features
Sony HX10V Travel photography features
68
good battery pack (470 per charge)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
features focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
more heavy than competitors in class (675 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than average (234 grams)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (400mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Landscape photography camera
86
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
has double storage slots
45
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX10V as a Vlogging camera
34
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone port
does not contain selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competitors in class (675g)
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (234g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
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Nikon Z5 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Sony HX10V
 Nikon Z5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2020-07-20 2012-02-28
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 6 BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6016 x 4016 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 51200 12800
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 273 9
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-400mm (16.7x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Available lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.5 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.30 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, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 675g (1.49 lbs) 234g (0.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 photos 320 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15c NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 2 Single
Launch price $1,399 $616