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Nikon Z5 vs Sony W810

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Nikon Z5 vs Sony W810 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced July 2020
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Nikon Z5 vs Sony W810 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Nikon Z5 vs Sony W810, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the Z5 (24MP) and the W810 (20MP) is very well matched but the Z5 (Full frame) and W810 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The Z5 was launched 6 years after the W810 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Z5 matches up against the W810 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Sony W810

 Z5 W810 
LaunchedJuly 2020January 2014More modern by 80 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Nikon Z5

 W810 Z5 

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Sony W810

 Z5 W810 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon Z5 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z5 features outer dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Sony W810 has measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Z5 versus the W810.

Nikon Z5 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and W810 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The pic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5 and W810.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z5 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z5 will give more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern Z5 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon Z5 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 Portrait photography information
Sony W810 Portrait photography information
85
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
38
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Street photography camera
Sony W810 as a Street photography camera
74
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
includes focus via touch
environment proof
above average high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than competition in class (675 grams)
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 Sports photography info
Sony W810 Sports photography info
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
good battery life (470 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.5 frames per second)
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z5 Travel photography advice
Sony W810 Travel photography advice
68
good battery life (470 per charge)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
includes focus via touch
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
more heavy than competition in class (675 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
67
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 Landscape photography info
Sony W810 Landscape photography info
86
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
good battery life (470 shots)
two card slots
41
reasonably wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W810 as a Vlogging camera
34
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone socket
does not posses selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition in class (675g)
32
reasonably wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Nikon Z5 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Sony W810
 Nikon Z5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Class Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2020-07-20 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 24MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6016 x 4016 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 51200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 273 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 27-162mm (6.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Total lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.5 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 675 gr (1.49 lbs) 111 gr (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 200 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15c NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots 2 1
Pricing at release $1,399 $100