Nikon Z5 vs Sony WX70

Below, we will be evaluating the Nikon Z5 and Sony WX70, former is 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 WX70 (16MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and WX70 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The Z5 was launched 8 years after the WX70 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Z5 grades versus the WX70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon Z5 Gallery & Sony WX70 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon Z5 comes with outer measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Sony WX70 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the Nikon Z5 and Sony WX70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Z5 and the WX70.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and WX70 is 62 and 97 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The pic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z5 and WX70.

To sum up, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z5 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon Z5 will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent Z5 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.