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Nikon Z5 vs Sony TX10

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Nikon Z5 vs Sony TX10 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push 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
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Released August 2011
Photography Glossary

Nikon Z5 vs Sony TX10 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Nikon Z5 versus Sony TX10, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and TX10 (16MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and TX10 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z5 was unveiled 9 years after the TX10 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the Z5 matches up against the TX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Sony TX10

 Z5 TX10 
ReleasedJuly 2020August 2011Newer by 109 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Nikon Z5

 TX10 Z5 

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Sony TX10

 Z5 TX10 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon Z5 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon Z5 has outside 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 TX10 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Z5 and the TX10.

Nikon Z5 vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and TX10 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The image below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5 and TX10.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z5 using its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z5 will produce greater detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger Z5 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z5 vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z5
Portrait photography with Sony TX10
85
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 Street photography information
Sony TX10 Street photography information
74
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
offers focus via touch
environment proofing
great high ISO (51,200)
heavier than competition in class (675 grams)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Sports photography camera
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery power (470 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second very slow (4.5 frames/s)
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Travel photography camera
68
great battery power (470 shots)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
megapixel count good (24MP)
heavier than competition in class (675 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
71
environment proof
provides touch to focus
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 Landscape photography features
Sony TX10 Landscape photography features
86
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
great battery power (470 CIPA)
2 card slots
46
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z5
Vlogging with Sony TX10
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touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (675 grams)
34
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
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Nikon Z5 vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Sony TX10
 Nikon Z5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Category Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2020-07-20 2011-08-16
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 6 BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6016 x 4016 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 51200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 273 9
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Available lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 4.5fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.70 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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 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 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, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 675 gr (1.49 lb) 133 gr (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL15c NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
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
Card slots Two One
Retail pricing $1,399 $309