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Comparison of Nikon Z5 and Sony Alpha ILCE-A7R IV [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Alpha ILCE-A7R IV ×
Nikon Z5 ×
General
ModelSony Alpha ILCE-A7R IVNikon Z5
BrandSonyNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberA7R IVZ5
Alternate model number(s)
  • ilce-7rm4
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Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20192020
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)129134
Width (mm)7870
Height (mm)96101
Weight (g)665675
Waterproof--
PredecessorSony A7R III-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSony-
Effective megapixels (MP)6124.3
Sensor format35mm35mm
Sensor area (mm²)849.66858.01
Sensor width (mm)35.735.9
Sensor height (mm)23.823.9
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)3.765.97
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++
Dxo sensor score99-
Dxo color depth score (bit)26-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)14.8-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)3,344-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 3168 x 3168(10.0 mp 1:1)
  • 4160 x 4160(17.3 mp 1:1)
  • 4224 x 3168(13.4 mp 4:3)
  • 4752 x 2672(12.7 mp 16:9)
  • 4752 x 3168(15.1 mp 3:2)
  • 6240 x 3512(21.9 mp 16:9)
  • 6240 x 4160(26.0 mp 3:2)
  • 6336 x 6336(40.1 mp 1:1)
  • 8448 x 6336(53.5 mp 4:3)
  • 9504 x 5344(50.8 mp 16:9)
  • 9504 x 6336(60.2 mp 3:2)
  • 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
  • jpeg (exif 2.31)
  • raw (14-bit arw 2.3)
  • 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)10-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
Movie max framerate (fps)12060
Image Storage
Movie file formatXAVC S / AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: LPCM / Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereoMOV/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: 567 points (PDAF), APS-C mode with full-frame lens: 325 points (PDAF)Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF; 273 (single-point AF); Pinpoint
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF: 1.3 cm (0.5 type) 5.76M-dot UXGA color OLED, 100% coverage, 0.78x magnification, -4.0 to +3.0m-1 diopter, ApproxEVF: 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)5,760,0003,686,400
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.780.8
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.780.8
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 100-12800; selectable lower limit and upper limit), 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
  • 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)1/8000 - 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 modes3 Custom Settings; Slow & Quick Motion; HDR: Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure difference Level (1-6 EV at 1.0 EV step)3 User Settings (U1, U2, U3); HDR, Multiple Exposure (Add, average, lighten, darken)
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 5
  • 10
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
  • 20
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
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)1/2501/200
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionEnhanced Multi Interface Hot Shoe, Sync TerminalISO-type hotshoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IIUHS-II
Other memoryDual SD UHS-II slots-
Dual card slots++
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw (14-bit arw 2.3)
  • 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
  • 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
  • optional via rm-vpr1
  • usb
  • wi-fi or bluetooth
  • bluetooth or optional wired or wireless
  • wi-fi
Connections (extended)
  • 3.5mm microphone and headphone jacks
  • multi-terminal micro usb (with remote support)
  • type-d micro hdmi
  • usb-c (usb 3.1 gen 1)
  • 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
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.3-
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.3-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)10-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)70-
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)7.2-
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)32-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)7.2-
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)32-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.21-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.12-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.02-
Startup time (s)1.3-
Play -> record time (s)1.5-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)670-
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)530-
Battery life, video (minutes)10585
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
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