Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX5
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Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
- Revealed August 2018
- New Model is Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
- Introduced February 2010

Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX5 Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Nikon Z7 versus Sony TX5, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and TX5 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor measurements.

The Z7 was manufactured 8 years later than the TX5 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Z7 matches up against the TX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX5 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon Z7 Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Sony TX5
Z7 | TX5 | |||
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Introduced | August 2018 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 104 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+1870k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Nikon Z7
TX5 | Z7 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Sony TX5
Z7 | TX5 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z7 has exterior measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Sony TX5 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon Z7 versus Sony TX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Z7 and the TX5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 and TX5 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 and TX5.
Clearly, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z7 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z7 will provide you with more detail due to its extra 36 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern Z7 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX5 Specifications
Nikon Z7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Z7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2018-08-23 | 2010-02-18 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed 6 | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 858.0mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 46 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 8256 x 5504 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 32 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 493 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-6.3 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Number of lenses | 15 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.2" | 3" |
Display resolution | 2,100k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 2.90 m |
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, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 675 gr (1.49 lbs) | 148 gr (0.33 lbs) |
Dimensions | 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") | 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 99 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 26.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 2668 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | XQD card | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $2,797 | $239 |