| General | Nikon Z5 | Sony Alpha 7 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Z5 | Alpha 7 IV |
| Predecessor Model | Sony Alpha 7 III | |
| MSRP | $1399 (body only), $1699 (w/24-50mm lens), $2199 (w/24-200mm lens) | $2499, €2,800, £2,400 (body only) |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Nikon Z5 | Sony Alpha 7 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor Format | FX | |
| Sensor Size | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Sensor Dimensions | 35.9 x 23.9 mm | 35.9 x 23.8 mm |
| Total Pixels | 24.93 Megapixel | 34.1 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 24.3 Megapixel | 33.0 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 51,200 | 100 - 51,200 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 50 - 102,400 | 50 - 204,800 |
| Photo | Nikon Z5 | Sony Alpha 7 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | EXPEED 6 | BIONZ XR |
| Max Image Resolution | 6016 x 4016 | 7008 x 4672 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 |
| Image File Format | JPEG, RAW | HEIF, JPEG, RAW |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, normal, basic | Extra fine, fine, normal |
| Bit Depth | 14-Bit | 14-Bit |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| White Balance | Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade | Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Color Temperature Filter, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater |
| Active D-Lighting | Can be selected from: Auto Extra High High Normal Low Off | |
| Active D-Lighting Bracketing |
| Focus | Nikon Z5 | Sony Alpha 7 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Focusing System | Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist | Fast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection) |
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-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 Servo | Continuous-Servo AF, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF | Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF |
| AF Detection Range | 3 to +19 EV | -4 to +20 EV |
| Number of Focus Points | 273 | 759 |
| 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 Z5 | Sony Alpha 7 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Crop Factor | 1x | 1x |
| Image Stabilization | 5-Axis Sensor Shift | 5-Axis Sensor Shift |
| Image Stabilization Compensation | 5 stops | 5.5 stops |
| Digital Image Stabilization | ||
| Lens Breathing Correction | ||
| Gyroscopic Stabilization |
| Screen | Nikon Z5 | Sony Alpha 7 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
| Screen Technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2" | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 1,040k dot | 1,440k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View | ||
| Live Composition |
| Viewfinder | Nikon Z5 | Sony Alpha 7 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Electronic (OLED) | Electronic (OLED) |
| Viewfinder Size | 0.5" | 0.5" |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.80x | 0.78x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.80x | 0.78x |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 3,690k dot | 3,680k dot |
| Viewfinder Eyepoint | 21 mm | 23 mm |
| Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +2 | -4 to +3 |
| Eye Sensor | Automatically switches between monitor and viewfinder displays |
| Shutter | Nikon Z5 | Sony Alpha 7 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Shutter Type | Electronic, Mechanical Focal Plane | Electronic, Mechanical Focal Plane |
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/8000 sec | 1/8000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 4.5 fps | 10.0 fps |
| Anti-dust Shutter | ||
| Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer | Up to 4.5 fps at 24.3 MP | Up to 10 fps at 33 MP for up to 828 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG) |
| Flash | Nikon Z5 | Sony Alpha 7 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Front-curtain sync Rear-curtain sync Red-eye reduction Red-eye reduction with slow sync Slow sync Off | |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/200 sec | 1/200 sec |
| Flash Compensation | -3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) | -3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash System | TTL: 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 | TTL |
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe | Intelligent Hot Shoe |
| Exposure | Nikon Z5 | Sony Alpha 7 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Highlight-weighted Spot | Multi Center-weighted Highlight-weighted Average Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
| Metering Range | -3 to +17 EV | -3 to +20 EV |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) | ±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) | |
| Exposure Lock | Luminosity locked at detected value |
| DXO | Nikon Z5 | Sony Alpha 7 IV |
|---|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 3379 | |
| DxO Color Depth | 25.4 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 14.7 | |
| DxO Overall Score | 97 |
| Video | Nikon Z5 | Sony Alpha 7 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Movie File Format | MOV MP4 | |
| Internal Recording Modes | 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 | H.265/XAVC HS 4:2:2 10-Bit 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/50/59.94 fps [50 to 200 Mbps] H.265/XAVC HS 4:2:0 10-Bit 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/50/59.94 fps [30 to 150 Mbps] H.264/XAVC S-I 4:2:2 10-Bit 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [240 to 600 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [89 to 222 Mbps] XAVC S 4:2:2 10-Bit 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [100 to 200 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [50 Mbps] XAVC S 4:2:0 8-Bit 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [60 to 150 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps [16 to 100 Mbps] |
| Interval Recording | ||
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265 |
| Max Video Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
| 10-bit 4:2:2 Color | ||
| External Recording Modes | 8-Bit via HDMI UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) up to 29.97 fps | 4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/50/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps 4:2:0 8-Bit via HDMI UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/50/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps |
| No crop on 4K Videos | ||
| Focus Mapping function for Videos | ||
| Webcam Functionality | ||
| Unlimited Video Recording | ||
| Recording Limit | 30 min | 13 hours |
| Terminals | Nikon Z5 | Sony Alpha 7 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Audio I/O | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input |
| Power I/O | 1 x USB-C Input/Output | 1 x USB-C Input/Output |
| Other I/O | 1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input) 1 x Nikon DC2 Input | 1 x Sony Multi/Micro-USB Input/Output (Shared with Remote Input) 1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 2) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input) |
| USB Speed | USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10 GBit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Micro Type C | Full Size |
| Speaker | Mono | Mono |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo | Stereo |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output | ||
| Flash Sync Port |
| Connectivity | Nikon Z5 | Sony Alpha 7 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
| Wi-Fi Version | Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz | Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz |
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | |
| Mobile App Compatible | *As of November, 2022: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility | *As of October, 2021: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility |
| Remote Control | via smartphone | wireless or smartphone |
| Environmental | Nikon Z5 | Sony Alpha 7 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | ||
| Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
| Operating Humidity | 0 to 85% |
| Physical | Nikon Z5 | Sony Alpha 7 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70 mm (5.28 x 3.98 x 2.76") | 131 x 96 x 80 mm (5.16 x 3.78 x 3.15") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 675 g (1.49 lb / 23.81 oz) | 659 g (1.45 lb / 23.25 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 8.4 x 7.3 x 5.4" | 9.6 x 6.9 x 6.4" |
| Package Weight | 3.05 lb | 2.53 lb |
| Power and Storage | Nikon Z5 | Sony Alpha 7 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | EN-EL15c | NP-FZ100 |
| Battery Life | 470 shots | 600 shots |
| USB Charging | ||
| Internal Storage | ||
| External Storage | Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) | Slot 1: CFexpress Type A / SD (UHS-II) Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) |
| Other | Nikon Z5 | Sony Alpha 7 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2, 5, 10 or 20 secs | 2 or 10 sec; continuous 3 or 5 exposures |
| Orientation Sensor | ||
| Tripod Mounting Thread | 1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom) | 1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom) |
| Accessory Mount | 1 x Hot Shoe Mount | 1 x Hot Shoe Mount |
| Material of Construction | Magnesium Alloy | Magnesium Alloy |
| Electronic Level Gauge | ||
| Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System | Image Dust Off reference data (requires Capture NX-D); image sensor cleaning |
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