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Nikon Z5 vs Sony TF1

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Nikon Z5 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost 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
  • Released July 2020
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released June 2013
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Nikon Z5 vs Sony TF1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Sony TF1

 Z5 TF1 
ReleasedJuly 2020June 2013More recent by 87 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Nikon Z5

 TF1 Z5 

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Sony TF1

 Z5 TF1 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon Z5 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Nikon Z5 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

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

Nikon Z5 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon Z5 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 Portrait photography advice
Sony TF1 Portrait photography advice
85
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 Street photography info
Sony TF1 Street photography info
74
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
weather sealing
above average ISO range (51,200)
heavier than others in class (675 grams)
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
weather proofing
lighter than others (152 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 Sports photography highlights
Sony TF1 Sports photography highlights
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (4.5 frames per second)
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (240 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Travel photography camera
68
great battery pack (470 shots)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
MP count good (24MP)
heavier than others in class (675 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than others (152 grams)
weather proofing
has focus via touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery power (240 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Landscape photography camera
86
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
great battery pack (470 per charge)
two card slots
40
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery power (240 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 Vlogging factors
Sony TF1 Vlogging factors
34
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than others in class (675 grams)
33
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than others (152 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Nikon Z5 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Sony TF1
 Nikon Z5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Class Advanced Mirrorless Waterproof
Released 2020-07-20 2013-06-21
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
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 24MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 6016 x 4016 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 273 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 2.7"
Display resolution 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.5 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.90 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, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200s -
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 675g (1.49 lbs) 152g (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 240 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15c NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Two 1
Cost at launch $1,399 $266