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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
92
Overall
85
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced October 2020
  • Previous Model is Nikon Z7
Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Announced August 2013
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-5R
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Nikon Z7 II and Sony NEX-5T, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and NEX-5T (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z7 II was announced 7 years later than the NEX-5T and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the Z7 II scores vs the NEX-5T in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Sony NEX-5T

 Z7 II NEX-5T 
AnnouncedOctober 2020August 2013Fresher by 87 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k922kSharper display (+1178k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Nikon Z7 II

 NEX-5T Z7 II 
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Sony NEX-5T

 Z7 II NEX-5T 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon Z7 II comes with external dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5T has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Check out the Nikon Z7 II and Sony NEX-5T in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Z7 II and the NEX-5T.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and NEX-5T is 61 and 89 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony NEX-5T top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 II and NEX-5T.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z7 II using its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon Z7 II will offer you greater detail with its extra 30MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Z7 II will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony NEX-5T sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z7 II
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-5T
88
has manual focus
megapixel count fantastic (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
74
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography highlights
Sony NEX-5T Street photography highlights
79
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
offers focus via touch
environment sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
80
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
features touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography info
Sony NEX-5T Sports photography info
90
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
69
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z7 II
Travel photography with Sony NEX-5T
72
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
megapixel count fantastic (46 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
77
features touch focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography factors
Sony NEX-5T Landscape photography factors
88
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
70
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3")
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging features
Sony NEX-5T Vlogging features
36
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone jack
does not contain selfie friendly display
73
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone socket
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Sony NEX-5T
 Nikon Z7 Mark IISony Alpha NEX-5T
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z7 Mark II Sony Alpha NEX-5T
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2020-10-14 2013-08-27
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 8256 x 5504 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 493 99
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Sony E
Total lenses 15 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 2,100k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.00 m (ISO100)
Flash options 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, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705 gr (1.55 lbs) 276 gr (0.61 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1015
Other
Battery life 420 photos 330 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Storage type CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Dual Single
Retail price $2,997 $400