Nikon Z5 vs Sony HX200V
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Nikon Z5 vs Sony HX200V Key Specs
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- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
- Introduced July 2020
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Introduced May 2012
- Replaced the Sony HX100V
- Successor is Sony HX300
Nikon Z5 vs Sony HX200V Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Nikon Z5 and Sony HX200V, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and HX200V (18MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and HX200V (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe Z5 was unveiled 8 years later than the HX200V and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Z5 scores vs the HX200V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon Z5 vs Sony HX200V Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon Z5 Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Sony HX200V
Z5 | HX200V | |||
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Introduced | July 2020 | May 2012 | More recent by 100 months | |
Screen size | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 922k | Clearer screen (+118k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Nikon Z5
HX200V | Z5 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Sony HX200V
Z5 | HX200V | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Nikon Z5 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z5 has got outside measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Sony HX200V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).
Check out the Nikon Z5 and Sony HX200V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Z5 and the HX200V.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and HX200V is 62 and 66 respectively.
Nikon Z5 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Z5 and HX200V.
Clearly, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z5 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z5 will provide extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer Z5 should have a benefit in sensor tech.
Nikon Z5 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon Z5 vs Sony HX200V Specifications
Nikon Z5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Z5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2020-07-20 | 2012-05-11 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed 6 | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6016 x 4016 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 273 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 15 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.5fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 12.40 m |
Flash settings | 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, Rear Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 675 grams (1.49 lbs) | 583 grams (1.29 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photographs | 450 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL15c | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Dual | 1 |
Pricing at release | $1,399 | $480 |