Nikon Z5 vs Sony TF1

Here, we are comparing the Nikon Z5 vs Sony TF1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and TF1 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The Z5 was manufactured 7 years later than the TF1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Z5 grades versus the TF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The entire galleries are available at Nikon Z5 Gallery and Sony TF1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon Z5 has external 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) and the Sony TF1 has sizing of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z5 vs Sony TF1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Z5 against the TF1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and TF1 is 62 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5 and TF1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z5 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z5 will show greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger Z5 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.