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Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX5

Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
89
Overall
82
Nikon Z7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX5 Key Specs

Nikon Z7
(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
Sony TX5
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Sony TX5

 Z7 TX5 
IntroducedAugust 2018February 2010Fresher by 104 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k230kCrisper display (+1870k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Nikon Z7

 TX5 Z7 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Sony TX5

 Z7 TX5 
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).

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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.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX5 size comparison

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

Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z7
Portrait photography with Sony TX5
86
you can focus manually
great megapixels (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
26
manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Street photography camera
79
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
environment sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
more heavy than others (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Sports photography camera
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
bad battery pack (330 CIPA)
33
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z7
Travel photography with Sony TX5
67
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
great megapixels (46MP)
bad battery pack (330 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
62
weather proof
features touch to focus
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others (148 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z7
Landscape photography with Sony TX5
82
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
bad battery pack (330 shots)
43
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX5 as a Vlogging camera
36
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone support
does not offer selfie friendly display
30
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than others (148 grams)
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Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Sony TX5
 Nikon Z7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
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