Nikon Z5 vs Sony RX1

Here is a complete comparison of the Nikon Z5 versus Sony RX1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the Z5 (24MP) and the RX1 (24MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The Z5 was manufactured 7 years later than the RX1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Z5 grades against the RX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon Z5 Gallery and Sony RX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z5 has got outside dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1 has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Check out the Nikon Z5 versus Sony RX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Z5 versus the RX1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and RX1 is 62 and 79 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The photograph below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z5 and RX1.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photos however you might want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher Z5 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.