Nikon Z7 vs Sony a5000

Here, we are analyzing the Nikon Z7 and Sony a5000, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and a5000 (20MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and a5000 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z7 was announced 4 years later than the a5000 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the Z7 scores against the a5000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z7 and Sony Alpha a5000. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon Z7 Gallery and Sony a5000 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z7 enjoys external 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 a5000 has proportions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon Z7 and Sony a5000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Z7 versus the a5000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 and a5000 is 62 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 and a5000.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z7 with its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z7 will offer extra detail with its extra 26MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Z7 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.