Nikon Z5 vs Sony RX1
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Nikon Z5 vs Sony RX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand 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
- Revealed July 2020
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
- 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
- Launched February 2013
Nikon Z5 vs Sony RX1 Overview
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).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Nikon Z5 vs Sony RX1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Sony RX1
Z5 | RX1 | |||
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Launched | July 2020 | February 2013 | Fresher by 91 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Nikon Z5
RX1 | Z5 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1229k | 1040k | Sharper screen (+189k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Sony RX1
Z5 | RX1 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Nikon Z5 vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison
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.
Nikon Z5 vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Nikon Z5 vs Sony RX1 Specifications
Nikon Z5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Z5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2020-07-20 | 2013-02-19 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed 6 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 858.0mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6016 x 4016 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 273 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 35mm (1x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.0-22.0 |
Number of lenses | 15 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | Xtra FineTFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic and Optical (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.5 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 6.00 m |
Flash modes | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/200s | 1/4000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 675 gr (1.49 lb) | 482 gr (1.06 lb) |
Dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 93 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 25.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 2534 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 470 pictures | 270 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL15c | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Dual | One |
Price at release | $1,399 | $2,798 |