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Nikon Z5 vs Sony TX5

Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
86
Overall
79
Nikon Z5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Nikon Z5 vs Sony TX5 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(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
Sony TX5
(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
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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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Sony TX5

 Z5 TX5 
AnnouncedJuly 2020February 2010Fresher by 127 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Nikon Z5

 TX5 Z5 

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Sony TX5

 Z5 TX5 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon Z5 vs Sony TX5 size comparison

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

Nikon Z5 vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 Portrait photography advice
Sony TX5 Portrait photography advice
85
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
26
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 Street photography info
Sony TX5 Street photography info
74
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
provides focus by touch
environment proof
good high ISO (51,200)
heavier than competitors in class (675 grams)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
no RAW files
heavier than others in class (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 Sports photography advice
Sony TX5 Sports photography advice
81
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
low fps (4.5 frames/s)
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z5 Travel photography features
Sony TX5 Travel photography features
68
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
heavier than competitors in class (675g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
62
weather sealing
has focus via touch
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (148 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z5
Landscape photography with Sony TX5
86
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
43
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 Vlogging factors
Sony TX5 Vlogging factors
34
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
heavier than competitors in class (675g)
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
heavier than others in class (148g)
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Nikon Z5 vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Sony TX5
 Nikon Z5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
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