Nikon Z5 vs Sony TX5
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Nikon Z5 vs Sony TX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- 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
- Launched July 2020
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
- Announced February 2010

Nikon Z5 vs Sony TX5 Overview
Below, we are comparing the Nikon Z5 and Sony TX5, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and TX5 (1/2.4") come with different sensor size.

The Z5 was launched 10 years later than the TX5 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera 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 TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Z5 matches up versus the TX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon Z5 vs Sony TX5 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon Z5 Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Sony TX5
Z5 | TX5 | |||
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Announced | July 2020 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 127 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Nikon Z5
TX5 | Z5 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Sony TX5
Z5 | TX5 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Nikon Z5 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z5 offers external dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Sony TX5 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon Z5 and Sony TX5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Z5 versus the TX5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and TX5 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The visual below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5 and TX5.
Plainly, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z5 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon Z5 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer Z5 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z5 vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon Z5 vs Sony TX5 Specifications
Nikon Z5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Z5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2020-07-20 | 2010-02-18 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed 6 | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 858.0mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6016 x 4016 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 273 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Number of lenses | 15 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.5 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 2.90 m |
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, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | - |
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 grams (1.49 pounds) | 148 grams (0.33 pounds) |
Dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 shots | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL15c | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 2 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $1,399 | $239 |