Nikon Z5 vs Sony TX55

The following is a extended analysis of the Nikon Z5 versus Sony TX55, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and TX55 (16MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and TX55 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z5 was brought out 9 years after the TX55 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the Z5 scores vs the TX55 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon Z5 Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon Z5 has outside measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Sony TX55 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon Z5 versus Sony TX55 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Z5 compared to the TX55.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Z5 and TX55 is 62 and 97 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The image here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5 and TX55.

All in all, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z5 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z5 will show more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer Z5 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.