Nikon Z5 vs Sony HX5

In this write-up, we are matching up the Nikon Z5 versus Sony HX5, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and HX5 (1/2.4") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The Z5 was announced 10 years after the HX5 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the Z5 matches up against the HX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The whole galleries are available at Nikon Z5 Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z5 has 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) while the Sony HX5 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Compare the Nikon Z5 versus Sony HX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Z5 against the HX5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and HX5 is 62 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The image below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5 and HX5.

Plainly, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z5 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon Z5 will offer you more detail with its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger Z5 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.