Compare Nikon D5 vs Nikon Z6

Connectivity

Ports
HDMI + Headphone + Microphone + Remote Control + USB 3.0
HDMI + Headphone + Microphone + Remote Control + USB 3.2 Gen 1
Wireless Connectivity
Requires WT-5A or WT-6A
802.11ac + Bluetooth

Construction

Form Factor
DSLR camera
Mirrorless camera
Image Size
Full frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm)
Full frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm)
Lens Mount
Nikon F-mount
Nikon Z-mount
Microphone
Stereo
Stereo
Sensor | Resolution
21 MP (5588 x 3712)
25 MP (6048 x 4024)
Sensor | Type
CMOS
BSI-CMOS
Speakers
Mono
Mono

Dimensions

Size | Depth
92 mm / 3.62 in
68 mm / 2.68 in
Size | Height
159 mm / 6.26 in
101 mm / 3.98 in
Size | Width
160 mm / 6.30 in
134 mm / 5.28 in
Weight
1415 g / 50.00 oz
675 g / 23.85 oz

Display

Display Diagonal
3.2 inch
3.2 inch
Display Type
Fixed TFT LCD
Tilting TFT LCD
Resolution
2,359,000 dots
2,100,000 dots
Viewfinder | Coverage
100%
100%
Viewfinder | Magnification
0.72x
0.8x
Viewfinder | Resolution
3,690,000 dots
Viewfinder | Type
Optical (pentaprism)
Electronic

Function

AE Bracketing
±5 (2, 3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV steps)
Autofocus
153 focus points
273 focus points
Crop Factor
1.0
1.0
Exposure Compensation
±5 (at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV steps)
±5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Exposure Mode
Auto / Aperture Priority / Shutter Priority / Manual
Auto / Aperture Priority / Shutter Priority / Manual
GPS
Optional GP-1A
No
ISO Range
100 ~ 102400 (expandable to 50 ~ 3280000)
100 ~ 51200 (expands to 50 ~ 204800)
Image Stabilization
No
5-axis, 5 stops
Intervalometer
Yes
Yes
Processor
EXPEED 5
Expeed 6
Touch Screen
Yes
Yes
Video Codecs
MPEG-4, H.264
MPEG-4, H.264
Weather Resistance
Yes
Yes

Performance

Battery Life
3780 shots
310 shots
Max Burst Rate
14.0 fps
12.0 fps
Storage
Dual CompactFlash or dual XQD
XQD card

Production

Battery
EN-EL18a lithium-ion battery & charger
EN-EL15b lithium-ion battery & charger
Debut
2016-01-05
2018-08-23

Reviews

Neofiliac score
68%
71%
Pros
  • Exceptional battery life
  • Good 14.0 fps burst rate
  • Weather-sealed
  • Superb ergonomics
  • Excellent autofocus
  • 5 stops of IBIS
  • Good 12.0 fps burst rate
  • Weather-sealed
  • Supports both WiFi and Bluetooth
Cons
  • Very large in size
  • Very heavy
  • Viewfinder with low 0.72x magnification
  • Poor battery life
  • Viewfinder with low 0.8x magnification

Price

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