Nikon Z5 vs Sony TX100V

Below is a in depth assessment of the Nikon Z5 versus Sony TX100V, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and TX100V (16MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and TX100V (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The Z5 was brought out 9 years later than the TX100V and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Z5 grades against the TX100V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The entire galleries are available at Nikon Z5 Gallery & Sony TX100V Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon Z5 has got outer dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Sony TX100V has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Z5 vs the TX100V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and TX100V is 62 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The visual here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z5 and TX100V.

All in all, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z5 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z5 will offer more detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent Z5 will have an edge in sensor innovation.