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Nikon Z5 vs Sony W320

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon Z5 vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 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
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Sony W320

 Z5 W320 
ReleasedJuly 2020January 2010Fresher by 129 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Nikon Z5

 W320 Z5 

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Sony W320

 Z5 W320 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon Z5 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Z5 and W320 is 62 and 97 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon Z5 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 Portrait photography advice
Sony W320 Portrait photography advice
85
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Street photography camera
Sony W320 as a Street photography camera
74
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
weather proof
above average high ISO (51,200)
heavier than competition in class (675 grams)
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 Sports photography information
Sony W320 Sports photography information
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery pack (470 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second low (4.5 frames per second)
26
decent megapixels (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z5
Travel photography with Sony W320
68
good battery pack (470 per charge)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
heavier than competition in class (675 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
66
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 Landscape photography info
Sony W320 Landscape photography info
86
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
good battery pack (470 shots)
two card slots
33
really wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z5
Vlogging with Sony W320
34
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (675 grams)
26
really wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic port
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Nikon Z5 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Sony W320
 Nikon Z5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
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