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Nikon Z5 IIC vs Sony a7 V
The Nikon Z5 IIC and the Sony a7 V side by side, computed from this guide's catalogue.
Which to pick
Pick the Nikon Z5 IIC if you want a lighter body (620 g against 695 g). Pick the Sony a7 V if you want more resolution, for cropping and big prints (33 against 24.5 MP) and more lenses made for it in this guide (278 against 153). If you already own Nikon Z or Sony E lenses, the camera on that mount saves you buying them again.
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Specs side by side
| Spec | Nikon Z5 IIC | Sony a7 V |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Nikon | Sony |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Sensor | Full frame, 36 x 24 mm | Full frame, 36 x 24 mm |
| Crop factor | 1× | 1× |
| Resolution | 24.5 MP | 33 MPmore detail |
| Stabilisation | in the body | in the body |
| Announced | 2026 | 2025 |
| Type | mirrorless camera | mirrorless camera |
| Weight | 620 glighter | 695 g |
| Lenses in this guide | 153 for its sensor, 80 more with a crop | 278 for its sensor, 125 more with a cropmore lenses |
Sensor size
Crop factors: Nikon Z5 IIC 1×, Sony a7 V 1×.
What a 50mm frames like
Both have the same sensor size, so a 50mm lens frames the same on each: like 50mm on full frame.
Lenses
Different mounts (Nikon Z and Sony E): a lens for one does not fit the other without an adapter. 112 lens designs in this guide are made in both mounts, mostly from third-party makers.
The Nikon Z5 IIC: 153 Nikon Z lenses in this guide cover its sensor. The Sony a7 V: 278 Sony E lenses in this guide cover its sensor.