Nikon Z5 vs Sony A35
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Nikon Z5 vs Sony A35 Key Specs
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- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump 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
- Launched July 2020
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In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Nikon Z5 and Sony A35, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and A35 (16MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and A35 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Z5 was introduced 8 years after the A35 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Z5 grades against the A35 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Sony A35
| Z5 | A35 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2020 |  | September 2011 | Newer by 108 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen sizing | 3.2" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 921k | Sharper screen (+119k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Nikon Z5
| A35 | Z5 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Sony A35
| Z5 | A35 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Nikon Z5 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon Z5 has external dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Sony A35 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Z5 against the A35.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and A35 is 62 and 69 respectively.
Nikon Z5 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The image underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5 and A35.
As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z5 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon Z5 will give you greater detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern Z5 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Nikon Z5 vs Sony A35 Specifications
| Nikon Z5 | Sony SLT-A35 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon Z5 | Sony SLT-A35 |
| Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Launched | 2020-07-20 | 2011-09-20 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Expeed 6 | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 858.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 6016 x 4016 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
| Max boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 273 | 15 |
| Cross focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Nikon Z | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Total lenses | 15 | 143 |
| Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dots | 1,150 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 4.5 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 12.00 m |
| Flash settings | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | 1/160 secs |
| 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 | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 675 gr (1.49 pounds) | 415 gr (0.91 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 74 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.7 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 763 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 470 photos | 440 photos |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL15c | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Two | One |
| Retail pricing | $1,399 | $598 |