Nikon Z5 vs Sony W800
Portability
62 Imaging
76 Features
86 Overall
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62 Imaging
76 Features
86 Overall
80
Portability
96 Imaging
45 Features
29 Overall
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96 Imaging
45 Features
29 Overall
38
Nikon Z5 vs Sony W800 Key Specs
Nikon Z5
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- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost 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
- Announced July 2020
Sony W800
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(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
- 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
- Launched February 2014
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Following is a in depth assessment of the Nikon Z5 versus Sony W800, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the Z5 (24MP) and the W800 (20MP) is very close but the Z5 (Full frame) and W800 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe Z5 was brought out 6 years after the W800 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.
Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Z5 grades versus the W800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The entire galleries are available at Nikon Z5 Gallery & Sony W800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Sony W800
| Z5 | W800 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2020 |  | February 2014 | More modern by 79 months |
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display size | 3.2" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Nikon Z5
| W800 | Z5 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Sony W800
| Z5 | W800 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Nikon Z5 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z5 has outer 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 W800 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z5 against the W800.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and W800 is 62 and 96 respectively.
Nikon Z5 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The pic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5 and W800.
To sum up, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z5 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z5 will result in extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer Z5 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon Z5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W800 as a Portrait photography camera
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Nikon Z5 as a Street photography camera
Sony W800 as a Street photography camera
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
includes focus by touch
weather proof
very good high ISO (51,200)
heavier than average (675g)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (125g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Nikon Z5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W800 as a Sports photography camera
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
great battery (470 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
low fps (4.5 frames/s)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Nikon Z5 Travel photography information
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great battery (470 shots)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
includes focus by touch
megapixel count decent (24MP)
heavier than average (675g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lighter than competition in class (125g)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Nikon Z5 Landscape photography advice
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you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather proof
great battery (470 shots)
has double storage slots
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Nikon Z5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W800 as a Vlogging camera
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic port
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
heavier than average (675 grams)
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (125g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Nikon Z5 vs Sony W800 Specifications
| Nikon Z5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon Z5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 |
| Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2020-07-20 | 2014-02-13 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Expeed 6 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 858.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 6016 x 4016 | 5152 x 3864 |
| Max native ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
| Max boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 273 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | - | f/3.2-6.4 |
| Number of lenses | 15 | - |
| Crop factor | 1 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3.2" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 4.5 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.50 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 / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/200 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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 format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVI MPEG4 |
| Microphone 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 675g (1.49 lbs) | 125g (0.28 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 470 images | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | EN-EL15c | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| 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 | Two | 1 |
| Price at launch | $1,399 | $90 |