Nikon Z5 vs Sony W550
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Nikon Z5 vs Sony W550 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump 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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Revealed July 2011
Nikon Z5 vs Sony W550 Overview
Following is a in depth analysis of the Nikon Z5 and Sony W550, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and W550 (14MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and W550 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Z5 was released 9 years after the W550 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Z5 scores vs the W550 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon Z5 vs Sony W550 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon Z5 Gallery and Sony W550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Sony W550
Z5 | W550 | |||
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Revealed | July 2020 | July 2011 | More modern by 110 months | |
Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Nikon Z5
W550 | Z5 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Sony W550
Z5 | W550 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Nikon Z5 vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z5 offers external measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Sony W550 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Check the Nikon Z5 and Sony W550 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the Z5 versus the W550.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and W550 is 62 and 96 respectively.
Nikon Z5 vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5 and W550.
As you have seen, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z5 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z5 will give more detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern Z5 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Nikon Z5 vs Sony W550 Specifications
Nikon Z5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Z5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2020-07-20 | 2011-07-24 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed 6 | BIONZ |
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 |
Full resolution | 6016 x 4016 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Min boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 273 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 15 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.5fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.80 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 Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/200 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 675g (1.49 lb) | 110g (0.24 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL15c | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 2 | - |
Launch price | $1,399 | $119 |