Nikon Z5 vs Sony T900
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Nikon Z5 vs Sony T900 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
- Announced July 2020
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
- Revealed February 2009

Nikon Z5 vs Sony T900 Overview
Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon Z5 and Sony T900, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and T900 (12MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and T900 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

The Z5 was introduced 11 years later than the T900 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Z5 matches up against the T900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon Z5 vs Sony T900 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon Z5 Gallery and Sony T900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Sony T900
Z5 | T900 | |||
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Revealed | July 2020 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 140 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 922k | Clearer display (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Nikon Z5
T900 | Z5 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display size | 3.5" | ![]() | 3.2" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Sony T900
Z5 | T900 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Nikon Z5 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon Z5 features outer 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) while the Sony T900 has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).
See the Nikon Z5 and Sony T900 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Z5 compared to the T900.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Z5 and T900 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The graphic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5 and T900.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z5 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon Z5 will deliver more detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher Z5 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

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Nikon Z5 vs Sony T900 Specifications
Nikon Z5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Z5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2020-07-20 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed 6 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 858.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6016 x 4016 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 273 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-10.0 |
Amount of lenses | 15 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.2 inches | 3.5 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.5 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 2.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | 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, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 675 gr (1.49 pounds) | 143 gr (0.32 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 470 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL15c | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 2 | 1 |
Price at release | $1,399 | $300 |