Nikon Z7 vs Sony NEX-5

On this page, we will be contrasting the Nikon Z7 versus Sony NEX-5, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and NEX-5 (14MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and NEX-5 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The Z7 was launched 8 years after the NEX-5 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Z7 grades versus the NEX-5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z7 and Sony Alpha NEX-5. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon Z7 Gallery and Sony NEX-5 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z7 offers outer measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5 has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z7 compared to the NEX-5.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 and NEX-5 is 62 and 89 respectively.

Usually, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The picture here may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 and NEX-5.

Plainly, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z7 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z7 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 32 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern Z7 provides an advantage in sensor tech.