Nikon Z f vs Nikon Z5

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      Specifications

      General Nikon Z f Nikon Z5
      BrandNikonNikon
      ModelZ fZ5
      MSRP$1999 body only$1399 (body only), $1699 (w/24-50mm lens), $2199 (w/24-200mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon Z f Nikon Z5
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatFXFX
      Sensor SizeFull FrameFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 23.9 mm35.9 x 23.9 mm
      Total Pixels25.28 Megapixel24.93 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.4 Megapixel24.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 64,000100 - 51,200
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 204,80050 - 102,400
      Photo Nikon Z f Nikon Z5
      ProcessorExpeed 7EXPEED 6
      Max Image Resolution6048 x 40326016 x 4016
      Other Resolutions4528 x 3024, 3984 x 2656, 3024 x 2016, 2976 x 1992, 1984 x 1328
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 3:2, 16:91:1, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatRAW, HEIF, JPEGJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine (1:4), Normal (1:8), Basic (1:16)Fine, normal, basic
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Manual, Neutral White, Preset Manual, ShadePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade
      WB Bracketing
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off      		Can be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Active D-Lighting Bracketing
      Focus Nikon Z f Nikon Z5
      Focusing SystemHybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assistHybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous-servo AF (AF-C); full-time AF (AF-F; available only in video mode); predictive focus tracking Manual focus (M): Electronic rangefinder can be usedContinuous-Servo AF, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-10 to +19 EV3 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points273273
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Nikon Z f Nikon Z5
      Lens MountNikon ZNikon Z
      Crop Factor1x1x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation8 stops5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Nikon Z f Nikon Z5
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedTilting
      Screen TechnologyLCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.2"
      Screen Resolution2,089k dots1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon Z f Nikon Z5
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)Electronic (OLED)
      Viewfinder Size0.5"0.5"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.8x0.80x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.8x0.80x
      Viewfinder Resolution3,686k dots3,690k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +2-4 to +2
      Eye SensorAutomatically switches between monitor and viewfinder displays
      Shutter Nikon Z f Nikon Z5
      Shutter TypeElectronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-plane mechanical, Electronic front-curtain, ElectronicElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed900s30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)14.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic)15.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting15.0 fps4.5 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 14 fpsUp to 4.5 fps at 24.3 MP
      Flash Nikon Z f Nikon Z5
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFront-curtain sync
      Rear-curtain sync
      Red-eye reduction
      Red-eye reduction with slow sync
      Slow sync Off      		Front-curtain sync
      Rear-curtain sync
      Red-eye reduction
      Red-eye reduction with slow sync
      Slow sync
      Off
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3 EV Steps)-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTLTTL: i-TTL flash control; i-TTL balanced fill-flash is used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash with spot metering
      External Flash ConnectionShoe Mount, WirelessHot Shoe
      Exposure Nikon Z f Nikon Z5
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Average
      Spot
      Spot AF-area
      Partial      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-4 to +17 EV-3 to +17 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected valueLuminosity locked at detected value
      Video Nikon Z f Nikon Z5
      Movie File FormatMOV
      MP4
      Audio File FormatLPCM, AAC
      Internal Recording ModesH.265/MOV/MP4 8/10-Bit
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps      		H.264/MOV/MP4
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21603840 x 2160
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 8/10-Bit via HDMI
      3840 x 2160 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps      		8-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) up to 29.97 fps
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit125 Min30 min
      IP Streaming
      Terminals Nikon Z f Nikon Z5
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone (Plug-in Power) Input1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output1 x USB-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x Nikon DC2 Input
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Type D Micro Type C
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon Z f Nikon Z5
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHzWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version5.04.2
      Mobile App Compatible: Android & iOS
      App Name: SnapBridge App
      Functionality: Access Stored Files, Adjust Settings, Firmware Update, Remote Control
      *As of October, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility      		 *As of November, 2022: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control via smartphone
      Environmental Nikon Z f Nikon Z5
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%0 to 85%
      Physical Nikon Z f Nikon Z5
      Dimensions144 x 103 x 49 mm (5.67 x 4.06 x 1.93")134 x 101 x 70 mm (5.28 x 3.98 x 2.76")
      Weight (inc. batteries)710 g (1.57 lb / 25.04 oz)675 g (1.49 lb / 23.81 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.7 x 7.4 x 5.3"8.4 x 7.3 x 5.4"
      Package Weight2.515 lb3.05 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon Z f Nikon Z5
      Battery PackEN-EL15cEN-EL15c
      Battery Life380 shots470 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSlot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Slot 2: microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC (UHS-I)      		Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Other Nikon Z f Nikon Z5
      Self Timer 2/5/10/20-Second Delay 2, 5, 10 or 20 secs
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium AlloyMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage Dust Off reference data (requires Capture NX-D); image sensor cleaning


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