Nikon Z5 vs Sony W320
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Nikon Z5 vs Sony W320 Key Specs
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- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise 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
- Introduced July 2020
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
- Released January 2010
Nikon Z5 vs Sony W320 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Nikon Z5 vs Sony W320, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and W320 (14MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and W320 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Z5 was introduced 10 years later than the W320 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the Z5 scores vs the W320 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon Z5 vs Sony W320 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon Z5 Gallery and Sony W320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Sony W320
Z5 | W320 | |||
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Released | July 2020 | January 2010 | Fresher by 129 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3.2" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Nikon Z5
W320 | Z5 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Sony W320
Z5 | W320 | |||
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Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Nikon Z5 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon Z5 provides 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) whilst the Sony W320 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon Z5 vs Sony W320 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Z5 against the W320.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Z5 and W320 is 62 and 97 respectively.
Nikon Z5 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The photograph below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5 and W320.
All in all, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z5 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Nikon Z5 will give extra detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher Z5 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon Z5 vs Sony W320 Specifications
Nikon Z5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Z5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2020-07-20 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed 6 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 858.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6016 x 4016 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 273 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | - | 4cm |
Available lenses | 15 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.2 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 1 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.5fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 4.80 m |
Flash options | 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/200 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 675 grams (1.49 lb) | 117 grams (0.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 470 photos | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL15c | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Two | Single |
Cost at release | $1,399 | $269 |