Nikon Z5 vs Sony FX30

Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon Z5 versus Sony FX30, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the Z5 (24MP) and the FX30 (26MP) is fairly well matched but the Z5 (Full frame) and FX30 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The Z5 was launched 3 years earlier than the FX30 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony FX30 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the Z5 scores against the FX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z5 and Sony FX30. The complete galleries are available at Nikon Z5 Gallery and Sony FX30 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon Z5 offers exterior measurements 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 FX30 has specifications of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Examine the Nikon Z5 versus Sony FX30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Z5 vs the FX30.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and FX30 is 62 and 64 respectively.

Generally, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The visual here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5 and FX30.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z5 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony FX30 will give more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The older Z5 is going to be behind in sensor technology.