Nikon Z5 vs Sony W230

In this article, we are analyzing the Nikon Z5 versus Sony W230, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and W230 (12MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and W230 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z5 was brought out 11 years later than the W230 and that 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 W230 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Z5 scores vs the W230 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon Z5 Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon Z5 offers exterior dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Sony W230 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z5 versus Sony W230 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Z5 compared to the W230.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Z5 and W230 is 62 and 95 respectively.

Often, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z5 and W230.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z5 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon Z5 will produce greater detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent Z5 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.