Nikon Z7 vs Sony NEX-5R

In this write-up, we are comparing the Nikon Z7 vs Sony NEX-5R, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and NEX-5R (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The Z7 was brought out 6 years after the NEX-5R which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Z7 matches up against the NEX-5R in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z7 & Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon Z7 Gallery & Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z7 has physical dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5R has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Z7 compared to the NEX-5R.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 and NEX-5R is 62 and 89 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 and NEX-5R.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z7 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Nikon Z7 will offer greater detail having its extra 30MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent Z7 should have an advantage in sensor tech.