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Comparison of Nikon Z5 and Sony Alpha ILCE-A1 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Alpha ILCE-A1 ×
Nikon Z5 ×
General
ModelSony Alpha ILCE-A1Nikon Z5
BrandSonyNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberA1Z5
Alternate model number(s)
  • ilce-1
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Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20212020
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)129134
Width (mm)8170
Height (mm)97101
Weight (g)737675
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSony-
Effective megapixels (MP)50.124.3
Sensor format35mm35mm
Sensor area (mm²)861.6858.01
Sensor width (mm)35.935.9
Sensor height (mm)2423.9
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.165.97
Focal Length Multiplier (x)11
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterNoneFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization++
On-sensor phase detect++
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 2880 x 2880(8.3 mp 1:1)
  • 3744 x 3744(14.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3840 x 2880(11.1 mp 4:3)
  • 4320 x 2432(10.5 mp 16:9)
  • 4320 x 2880(12.4 mp 3:2)
  • 4992 x 3744(18.7 mp 4:3)
  • 5616 x 3160(17.7 mp 16:9)
  • 5616 x 3744(21.0 mp 3:2)
  • 5760 x 5760(33.2 mp 1:1)
  • 7680 x 5760(44.2 mp 4:3)
  • 8640 x 5760(49.8 mp 3:2)
  • 8760 x 4864(42.6 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 1968 x 1312(2.6 mp 3:2)
  • 2000 x 2000(4.0 mp 1:1)
  • 2944 x 1968(5.8 mp 3:2)
  • 3008 x 1688(5.1 mp 16:9)
  • 3008 x 2008(6.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3008 x 3008(9.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3840 x 2160(8.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3936 x 2624(10.3 mp 3:2)
  • 4016 x 4016(16.1 mp 1:1)
  • 4512 x 2536(11.4 mp 16:9)
  • 4512 x 3008(13.6 mp 3:2)
  • 6016 x 3384(20.4 mp 16:9)
  • 6016 x 4016(24.2 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • compressed raw
  • heif
  • jpeg
  • lo
  • raw (14-bit arw 2.3)
  • raw+heif
  • raw+jpeg
  • and small available (medium and small images are recorded at a bit depth of 12 bits using lossless compression)
  • compressed
  • jpeg (exif 2.31)
  • large
  • lossless compressed
  • medium
  • nef (raw): 12 or 14 bit
  • or uncompressed
  • tiff
Continuous-mode (fps)30-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 7680x4320
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
Movie max framerate (fps)24060
Image Storage
Movie file formatXAVC S (Long GOP, H.264 MP4); XAVC HS (Long GOP, H.265 HEVC); XAVC S-I (All-Intra, H.264 MP4)MOV/MP4 (H.265/MPEG-4 AVC, Linear PCM/AAC audio)
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountSony E-
Integrated nd filter--
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
  • 1.5
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeFast Hybrid 4D AF: 759 points (PDAF), 425 points (contrast-detection AF); Wide (759 points (PDAF)Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF; 273 (single-point AF); Pinpoint
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF: 0.64" 9.44M-dot QXGA color OLED, 100% coverage, 0.90x magnification, 60/120/240fps refresh rates, -4.0 to +3.0 diopterEVF: 1.27-cm/0.5-in., approx. 3690k-dot (Quad VGA) OLED with color balance and auto and 11-level manual brightness controls
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)9,437,1843,686,400
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.90.8
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.90.8
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33.2
Rear display resolution (dots)1,440,0001,040,000
Touchscreen++
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-24
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)32,00051,200
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAUTO, ISO 100 - 32000, expandable to ISO 50 - 102400Auto, 100 - 51,200 in 1/3, 1/2 or 1EV steps, plus down to 50 in Lo-1 and up to 102,400 in Hi-1
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto (with priority)
  • cloudy
  • color temp./ filter (2500-9900k with 15-step magenta/green compensation)
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (4 settings)
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • underwater
  • 000k); fine-tuning available.
  • 500k-10
  • auto (3)
  • cloudy
  • color temperature (2
  • direct sunlight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (7)
  • incandescent
  • natural light auto
  • preset manual (6)
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/32000 - 301/8000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes1200-zone Evaluative Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot Standard/Large, Entire Screen Avg., HighlightMatrix, Center-weighted (weight of 75% given to 12-mm circle in center of frame
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPicture Effect: Posterization (Color), Posterization (B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color (R/G/B/Y)3 User Settings (U1, U2, U3); HDR, Multiple Exposure (Add, average, lighten, darken)
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 5
  • 10
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
  • 20
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash--
Flash modes
  • auto flash
  • fill-flash
  • flash off
  • hi-speed sync
  • rear sync.
  • red-eye reduction: on/off
  • slow sync.
  • wireless
  • front-curtain sync
  • off
  • rear-curtain sync
  • red-eye reduction
  • red-eye reduction with slow sync
  • slow rear-curtain sync
  • slow sync
Max flash sync (s)1/4001/200
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionMulti Interface Hot Shoe with Digital Audio Interface, Sync TerminalISO-type hotshoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • cfexpres
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdxc
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IIUHS-II
Other memory2x CFexpress Type A+SD UHS-II-
Dual card slots++
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw (14-bit arw 2.3)
  • raw+heif
  • raw+jpeg
  • and small available (medium and small images are recorded at a bit depth of 12 bits using lossless compression)
  • compressed
  • large
  • lossless compressed
  • medium
  • nef (raw): 12 or 14 bit
  • or uncompressed
  • tiff
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC+-
Bluetooth++
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack++
Headphone jack++
External connections
  • bluetooth
  • ethernet
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 3.0 super speed
  • wifi
  • bluetooth
  • usb 3.0 super speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • ethernet or wi-fi/bluetooth
  • optional via ir
  • usb
  • bluetooth or optional wired or wireless
  • wi-fi
Connections (extended)
  • 1000base-t ethernet
  • 3.5mm microphone and headphone jacks
  • sync terminal
  • type-d micro hdmi
  • usb-c (usb 3.2 10gbps)
  • 10-pin expansion terminal
  • mini (type c) hdmi
  • plug-in power provided)
  • stereo audio out (3.5mm)
  • stereo mic jack (3.5mm
  • usb 3.1 gen 1 type c (superspeed usb)
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)30-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)165-
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)20-
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)155-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)530-
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)430-
Battery life, video (minutes)15085
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary
Usable battery types
  • np-fz100 lithium-ion rechargeable
  • en-el15c/en-el15b/en-el15a/en-el15 lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-FZ100 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary EN-EL15c Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported++
Software
Included software
  • capture one express (for sony) free download; sony imaging edge remote
  • viewer and edit
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Os compatibility
  • macos
  • windows
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