Nikon Z5 vs Sony A77

Here is a extensive analysis of the Nikon Z5 vs Sony A77, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the Z5 (24MP) and the A77 (24MP) is relatively well matched but the Z5 (Full frame) and A77 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The Z5 was introduced 8 years later than the A77 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Z5 matches up vs the A77 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z5 and Sony SLT-A77. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon Z5 Gallery and Sony A77 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon Z5 provides outer dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Sony A77 has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Z5 vs the A77.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and A77 is 62 and 59 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z5 and A77.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The Z5 offers the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF less difficult. The more modern Z5 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.