Nikon Z5 vs Sony WX5

Here is a extensive analysis of the Nikon Z5 and Sony WX5, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and WX5 (12MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and WX5 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The Z5 was unveiled 10 years later than the WX5 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Z5 grades vs the WX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The full galleries are available at Nikon Z5 Gallery & Sony WX5 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z5 has got outside dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Sony WX5 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Z5 compared to the WX5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and WX5 is 62 and 95 respectively.

Normally, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5 and WX5.

Clearly, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z5 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon Z5 will deliver more detail having an extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer Z5 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.