Nikon Z5 vs Sony QX100

Below is a extensive assessment of the Nikon Z5 vs Sony QX100, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Lens-style by companies Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Z5 (24MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the Z5 (Full frame) and QX100 (1") feature different sensor size.

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The Z5 was brought out 6 years later than the QX100 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Z5 matches up versus the QX100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon Z5 Gallery & Sony QX100 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon Z5 features outer 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) whilst the Sony QX100 has sizing of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Z5 vs the QX100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z5 and QX100 is 62 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z5 and QX100.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z5 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Nikon Z5 will give greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Z5 should have an edge in sensor technology.