Nikon Z5 Z5 Black 2020
Nikon
87 Overall Score
vs
Sony Alpha a6000 black 2019
Sony
64 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Nikon Z5 Z5 Black 2020
No customer feedback yet
Sony Alpha a6000 black 2019
82 out of 100 high confidence 88 reviews
The Sony a6000 is widely praised for its excellent image quality, compact size, and fast autofocus, making it a great value for both beginners and enthusiasts. Many users appreciate its lightweight design and extensive customization options, though some report issues with battery life, menu complexity, and occasional hardware failures after extended use. Overall, it remains a highly recommended mirrorless camera for still photography, especially at its current price point.
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Compact and lightweight design
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Great value for money
- Interchangeable lens system
Cons
- Poor battery life
- Battery drains when camera is off
- No in-body image stabilization
- No weather sealing
- Complex menu system
Image quality 18
Value for money 12
Battery life 8
Build quality 6
Autofocus performance 7
Menu complexity 5
Scores
Beginner
Video
Wedding Events
Photography
Youtube
Travel
Product Photography
Sports Wildlife
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| Nikon Z5 Z5 | Sony Alpha a6000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 24.299999237060547 MP | 24.299999237060547 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | EXPEED 6 | BIONZ X |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 273 | Phase Detection: 179Contrast Detection: 25 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 4.5 fps | 11 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 4.5 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/4000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K★ | 1080p |
| 4K FPS | 30 fps | 60 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 60 fps | 60 fps |
| 10-bit | ✗ | ✗ |
| Log Profile | ✗ | ✗ |
| RAW Video | ✗ | ✗ |
| Codec | H.264/MOV/MP4 | XAVC S |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | 1.4M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.59 kg | 0.28 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 470 shots★ | 310 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓★ | ✗ |
| USB | USB-C 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1★ | Micro USB |
| HDMI | Mini-HDMI | HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon Z5 Z5 Black 2020
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong evf (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
Sony Alpha a6000 black 2019
- Strong sensor (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong battery (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong af (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average build (9th percentile)9th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z5 Z5
Scores 87 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 12 of 33 specs.