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Nikon Z5 vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
62 Imaging
75 Features
86 Overall
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Nikon Z5 front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88 Imaging
54 Features
86 Overall
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Nikon Z5 vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed July 2020
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Released May 2020
  • Refreshed by Sony ZV-1 II
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Nikon Z5 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon Z5 vs Sony ZV-1, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the Z5 (24MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is very similar but the Z5 (Full frame) and ZV-1 (1") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The Z5 was brought out 2 months later than the ZV-1 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Z5 scores against the ZV-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Sony ZV-1

          

          

            
 Z5 ZV-1 
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k922kCrisper display (+118k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Nikon Z5

          

          

            
 ZV-1 Z5 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Sony ZV-1

          

          

            
 Z5 ZV-1 
ReleasedJuly 2020May 2020Similar age
Manual focus  More exact focusing
Touch display  Easily navigate
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Nikon Z5 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z5 has got external measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Z5 against the ZV-1.
Nikon Z5 vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and ZV-1 is 62 and 88 respectively.
Nikon Z5 vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Nikon Z5 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Oftentimes, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5 and ZV-1.
As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z5 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z5 will deliver more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively.

            Nikon Z5 vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Nikon Z5 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Nikon Z5 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Nikon Z5 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony ZV-1 as a Portrait photography camera
85
 has manual focus
 decent MP (24 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 offers face detect autofocus
 exports RAW files
72
 you can focus manually
 decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (1")
 provides face detect focus
 exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Nikon Z5 Street photography factors
Sony ZV-1 Street photography factors
74
 screen tilts up and down
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 exports RAW files
 comes with touch to focus
 weather sealing
 very good ISO range (51,200)
 heavier than competition (675g)
85
 fully articulated screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is good (1")
 exports RAW formats
 has touch focus
 lighter than others in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison
Nikon Z5 Sports photography info
Sony ZV-1 Sports photography info
81
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent MP (24 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 offers tracking focus
 weather sealing
 good battery power (470 CIPA)
 comes with phase detect autofocus
 max fps very slow (4.5 frames/s)
70
 silent shooting (1/32,000s)
 high max fps (24.0 fps)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (20MP)
 sensor size is good (1")
 provides tracking focus
 has phase detect auto focus
 bad battery power (260 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison
Nikon Z5 Travel photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography highlights
68
 good battery power (470 per charge)
 weather sealing
 supports bluetooth
 comes with touch to focus
 decent MP (24 megapixels)
 heavier than competition (675 grams)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
81
 lighter than others in class (294g)
 has bluetooth
 has touch focus
 decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
 display is selfie friendly
 pretty wide (24mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 bad battery power (260 per charge)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Nikon Z5 Landscape photography details
Sony ZV-1 Landscape photography details
86
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent MP (24MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 very good ISO range (51,200)
 exports RAW files
 weather sealing
 good battery power (470 shots)
 has double storage slots
70
 you can focus manually
 pretty wide (24mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (1")
 exports RAW formats
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 bad battery power (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Nikon Z5
Vlogging with Sony ZV-1
34
 screen is touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 offers face detect autofocus
 great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 does have mic port
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 heavier than competition (675g)
86
 pretty wide (24mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 display is selfie friendly
 built-in touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 has microphone port
 lighter than others in class (294g)
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Nikon Z5 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Sony ZV-1
 Nikon Z5Sony ZV-1
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z5 Sony ZV-1
Type Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2020-07-20 2020-05-27
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 6 Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 6016 x 4016 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 51200 12800
Max boosted ISO 102400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures    
Minimum boosted ISO 50 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 273 315
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Max aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Total lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.5 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 675g (1.49 pounds) 294g (0.65 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 shots 260 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15c -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 2 Single
Launch price $1,399 $750