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Nikon Z5 vs Sony RX100

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
50
Features
68
Overall
57

Nikon Z5 vs Sony RX100 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Announced July 2020
Sony RX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Successor is Sony RX100 II
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Nikon Z5 vs Sony RX100 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Nikon Z5 and Sony RX100, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the Z5 (24MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is very similar but the Z5 (Full frame) and RX100 (1") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The Z5 was introduced 8 years after the RX100 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Z5 matches up against the RX100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Sony RX100

 Z5 RX100 
IntroducedJuly 2020August 2012More modern by 97 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Nikon Z5

 RX100 Z5 
Display resolution1229k1040kSharper display (+189k dot)

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Sony RX100

 Z5 RX100 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon Z5 vs Sony RX100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z5 provides exterior 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) while the Sony RX100 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Check out the Nikon Z5 and Sony RX100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Z5 versus the RX100.

Nikon Z5 vs Sony RX100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z5 and RX100 is 62 and 91 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Sony RX100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Sony RX100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The picture here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5 and RX100.

Plainly, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z5 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z5 will offer extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Z5 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon Z5 vs Sony RX100 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Sony RX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Sony RX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 Portrait photography features
Sony RX100 Portrait photography features
85
focusing manually
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW files
64
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z5
Street photography with Sony RX100
74
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
supports touch focus
weather proof
good high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than average in class (675 grams)
79
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 Sports photography highlights
Sony RX100 Sports photography highlights
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery (470 shots)
supports phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (4.5 frames/s)
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers tracking autofocus
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z5
Travel photography with Sony RX100
68
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
weather proof
has bluetooth
supports touch focus
decent MP (24MP)
more heavy than average in class (675g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
79
lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 Landscape photography info
Sony RX100 Landscape photography info
86
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery (470 shots)
has dual storage slots
74
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z5
Vlogging with Sony RX100
34
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
more heavy than average in class (675g)
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic port
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Nikon Z5 vs Sony RX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Sony RX100
 Nikon Z5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
Type Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2020-07-20 2012-08-28
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6016 x 4016 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 51200 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 273 25
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-100mm (3.6x)
Max aperture - f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.5 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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 Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 675g (1.49 lbs) 240g (0.53 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 390
Other
Battery life 470 shots 330 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15c NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Two One
Launch price $1,399 $448