Comparisons / Comparison of Nikon Z5 and Sony Alpha ILCE-A7S III

Comparison of Nikon Z5 and Sony Alpha ILCE-A7S III [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon Z5 ×
Sony Alpha ILCE-A7S III ×
General
ModelNikon Z5Sony Alpha ILCE-A7S III
BrandNikonSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberZ5A7S III
Alternate model number(s)-
  • ilce-7sm3
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20202020
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)134129
Width (mm)7070
Height (mm)10197
Weight (g)675614
Waterproof--
Successor-Sony A7S II
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturer-Sony
Effective megapixels (MP)24.312.1
Sensor format35mm35mm
Sensor area (mm²)858.01847.28
Sensor width (mm)35.935.6
Sensor height (mm)23.923.8
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)5.978.4
Focal Length Multiplier (x)11
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixed-
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization++
On-sensor phase detect+-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 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)
  • 12416 x 1856(23.0 mp other)
  • 2128 x 1200(2.6 mp other)
  • 2128 x 1416(3.0 mp 3:2)
  • 2160 x 3872(8.4 mp other)
  • 2160 x 5536(12.0 mp other)
  • 2768 x 1560(4.3 mp other)
  • 2768 x 1848(5.1 mp 3:2)
  • 4240 x 2384(10.1 mp 16:9)
  • 4240 x 2832(12.0 mp 3:2)
  • 8192 x 1856(15.2 mp other)
Image file format
  • 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
  • heif (10-bit)
  • jpeg (8-bit)
  • raw (14-bit arw 2.3)
  • raw+heif
  • raw+jpeg
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 4264x2408
Movie max framerate (fps)60240
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV/MP4 (H.265/MPEG-4 AVC, Linear PCM/AAC audio)XAVC S (Long GOP, H.264 MP4); XAVC HS (Long GOP, H.265 HEVC); XAVC S-I (All-Intra, H.264 MP4)
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mount-Sony E
Integrated nd filter--
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 1.5
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeHybrid phase-detection/contrast AF; 273 (single-point AF); PinpointFast Hybrid 4D AF: 759 points (PDAF), 425 points (contrast-detection AF); Wide (759 points (PDAF)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF: 1.27-cm/0.5-in., approx. 3690k-dot (Quad VGA) OLED with color balance and auto and 11-level manual brightness controlsEVF: 0.64" 9.44M-dot QXGA color OLED, 100% coverage, 0.90x magnification, -4.0 to +3.0 diopter
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)3,686,4009,437,184
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.80.9
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.80.9
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)3.23
Rear display resolution (dots)1,040,0001,440,000
Touchscreen++
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen-+
Selfie screen-+
Max playback zoom (x)2413
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)51,200102,400
Minimum iso (native)10080
Iso settingsAuto, 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-1Auto, 80 - 102,400, expandable to 40 - 409,600
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • 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
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temp./ filter (2500-9900k with 57-step magenta/green and 29-step amber/blue compensation)
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (4 settings)
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • underwater
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 modesMatrix, Center-weighted (weight of 75% given to 12-mm circle in center of frame1200-zone Evaluative Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modes3 User Settings (U1, U2, U3); HDR, Multiple Exposure (Add, average, lighten, darken)3 Custom Settings; Creative Look; Slow & Quick Motion; HDR: Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure difference Level (1-6 EV at 1
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
  • 20
  • 2
  • 3
  • 5
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash--
Flash modes
  • front-curtain sync
  • off
  • rear-curtain sync
  • red-eye reduction
  • red-eye reduction with slow sync
  • slow rear-curtain sync
  • slow sync
  • auto
  • fill flash
  • hi-speed sync
  • off
  • rear sync
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow sync
Max flash sync (s)1/2001/250
Flash exposure compensation-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionISO-type hotshoeEnhanced Multi Interface Hot Shoe, Sync Terminal
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • cfexpres
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdxc
Uhs supportUHS-IIUHS-I
Other memory-2x CFexpress Type A+SD UHS-II
Dual card slots++
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 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
  • raw (14-bit arw 2.3)
  • raw+heif
  • raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC-+
Bluetooth++
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack++
Headphone jack++
External connections
  • bluetooth
  • usb 3.0 super speed
  • wifi
  • bluetooth
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 3.0 super speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • bluetooth or optional wired or wireless
  • wi-fi
  • via usb or wi-fi
  • yes
Connections (extended)
  • 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)
  • 3.5mm microphone and headphone jacks
  • 5gbps)
  • multi-terminal micro usb (with remote support)
  • type-a hdmi
  • usb-c (usb 3.2 gen 1
Power
Battery life, video (minutes)85-
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary
Usable battery types
  • en-el15c/en-el15b/en-el15a/en-el15 lithium-ion rechargeable
  • np-fz100 lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL15c Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-FZ100 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
Os compatibility-
  • mac os x
  • windows



Help · Contact us · Disclaimer · Contributors · Developers · Donate