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Nikon Z5 vs Sony QX10

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38

Nikon Z5 vs Sony QX10 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump 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
  • Released July 2020
Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Announced September 2013
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Nikon Z5 vs Sony QX10 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Nikon Z5 vs Sony QX10, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Lens-style by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and QX10 (18MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and QX10 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z5 was introduced 6 years later than the QX10 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the Z5 grades against the QX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Sony QX10

 Z5 QX10 
AnnouncedJuly 2020September 2013More recent by 84 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2""Larger display (+3.2")
Display resolution1040k0kSharper display (+1040k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Nikon Z5

 QX10 Z5 

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Sony QX10

 Z5 QX10 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon Z5 vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z5 offers external measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Sony QX10 has measurements of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z5 compared to the QX10.

Nikon Z5 vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and QX10 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5 and QX10.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z5 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z5 will give greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher Z5 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon Z5 vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Portrait photography camera
85
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
36
MP count good (18MP)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 Street photography features
Sony QX10 Street photography features
74
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
includes touch to focus
weather proofing
great ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than average in class (675 grams)
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than competition in class (105 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 Sports photography highlights
Sony QX10 Sports photography highlights
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (4.5 fps)
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (220 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z5 Travel photography details
Sony QX10 Travel photography details
68
better than average battery (470 shots)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
includes touch to focus
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
more heavy than average in class (675g)
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition in class (105 grams)
offers touch focus
MP count good (18MP)
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Landscape photography camera
86
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
better than average battery (470 per charge)
2 card slots
38
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen ( inches)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 Vlogging highlights
Sony QX10 Vlogging highlights
34
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone support
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than average in class (675g)
34
decently wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (105g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1440 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Nikon Z5 vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Sony QX10
 Nikon Z5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Class Advanced Mirrorless Lens-style
Released 2020-07-20 2013-09-04
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Lens-style
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 6 -
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 surface area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 6016 x 4016 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 273 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" -
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.5 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off None
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 seconds -
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 1440 x 1080 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1440x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 grams (1.49 lbs) 105 grams (0.23 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 shots 220 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15c NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots 2 1
Retail cost $1,399 $250