Nikon Z5 vs Sony WX9

Lets look more closely at the Nikon Z5 versus Sony WX9, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and WX9 (16MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and WX9 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The Z5 was revealed 9 years later than the WX9 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Z5 grades vs the WX9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon Z5 Gallery & Sony WX9 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon Z5 features outer measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Sony WX9 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Nikon Z5 versus Sony WX9 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Z5 versus the WX9.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and WX9 is 62 and 99 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z5 and WX9.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z5 using its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Nikon Z5 will provide more detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger Z5 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.