Nikon Z5 vs Sony QX30

Below is a extended overview of the Nikon Z5 versus Sony QX30, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Lens-style by rivals Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the Z5 (24MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is very similar but the Z5 (Full frame) and QX30 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The Z5 was manufactured 5 years later than the QX30 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Z5 scores against the QX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon Z5 Gallery & Sony QX30 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon Z5 has outside dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Sony QX30 has sizing of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon Z5 versus Sony QX30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Z5 vs the QX30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and QX30 is 62 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The visual here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z5 and QX30.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z5 because of its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon Z5 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Z5 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.