Nikon Z5 vs Sony RX100 IV

Below, we will be matching up the Nikon Z5 vs Sony RX100 IV, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the Z5 (24MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is pretty well matched but the Z5 (Full frame) and RX100 IV (1") possess different sensor size.

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The Z5 was unveiled 5 years after the RX100 IV which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Z5 scores against the RX100 IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The full galleries are provided at Nikon Z5 Gallery and Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z5 has outside measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Sony RX100 IV has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Z5 and the RX100 IV.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and RX100 IV is 62 and 89 respectively.

Generally, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The image below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z5 and RX100 IV.

All in all, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z5 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z5 will resolve more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger Z5 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.