Sony ZV-E10 vs Nikon D5

This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony ZV-E10 and Nikon D5. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Sony ZV-E10 is manufacturered by Sony but Nikon D5 is from Nikon. Both Sony and Nikon are well known brands though.

Sony ZV-E10 were released 2021 and Nikon D5 was released 2016. That is a 5 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Sony ZV-E10 2021
Nikon D5 2016

Type of camera

Sony ZV-E10 is a Mirrorless camera while Nikon D5 is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Sony ZV-E10 has a "Sony APS-C"-sensor while Nikon D5 has a "Nikon FX"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Sony ZV-E10 75 mm
Sony APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Nikon D5 50 mm
Full-frame sensor
No crop factor/focal length multiplier

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Sony)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)

Resolution

Sony ZV-E10 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D5 has 21 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Sony ZV-E10 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000
Nikon D5 21 MP
20742656 pixels
5588 x 3712

Sony ZV-E10 has a 16 % larger resolution than Nikon D5. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Nikon D5 has a larger ISO-range than Sony ZV-E10. Nikon D5 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 102400 while Sony ZV-E10 has 100 to 32000.

Camera ISO Range
Sony ZV-E10 100-32000
Nikon D5 100-102400

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Sony ZV-E10
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D5

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Sony ZV-E10 can shoot up to 11 pictures per seconds and Nikon D5 can shoot up to 14 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Sony ZV-E10 11
Nikon D5 14

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Sony ZV-E10 and Nikon D5 can shoot movies.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Nikon D5 weighs 1415 gr (equal to 3.12 lb) which is 313% heavier than Sony ZV-E10 and its 343 gr (or 0.76 lb).

Camera Weight
Sony ZV-E10 343 gr
0.76 lb
Nikon D5 1415 gr
3.12 lb

Sony ZV-E10 vs Nikon D5 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony ZV-E10 and Nikon D5, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product
Sony ZV-E10
Nikon D5
Name Sony ZV-E10 Nikon D5
Manufacturer Sony Nikon
Release Date and Price
Sony ZV-E10
Nikon D5
Release Year 2021 2016
Release Date 2021-07-27 2016-01-05
MSRP 699 USD 6499 USD
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Camera Type
Sony ZV-E10
Nikon D5
Camera Type Mirrorless DSLR
Sensor
Sony ZV-E10
Nikon D5
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) Full Frame (approx 36 x 23.9 mm)
Also known as "FX"
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Resolution 6000 x 4000 pixels 5588 x 3712 pixels
Megapixels 24 MP 21 MP
Image Processor BIONZ X EXPEED 5
Image
Sony ZV-E10
Nikon D5
ISO Range 100 - 32000 100 - 102400
White Balance Presets 10 12
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Sony ZV-E10
Nikon D5
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 425 153
Lens Mount Sony E

See Compatible Lenses
Nikon F

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier APS-C Sensor (1.5x)
1.5x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 36 mm
50 mm becomes 75 mm
100 mm becomes 150 mm
200 mm becomes 300 mm
FX (Full frame)
No multiplier
Example:
24 mm remains 24 mm
50 mm remains 50 mm
100 mm remains 100 mm
200 mm remains 200 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Sony ZV-E10
Nikon D5
Articulated LCD Fully articulated Fixed
Screen size 3” 3.2”
Screen dots 920000 2359000
Touch screen Yes Yes
Screen type TFT LCD TFT LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type No Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.72×
Viewfinder Resolution 0 0
Photography features
Sony ZV-E10
Nikon D5
Frames per second 11 fps 14 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash No No
Built-in Flash Range N/A N/A
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes Yes
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Multi
Center Weighted
Highlight Weighted
Spot
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV steps)
Videography features
Sony ZV-E10
Nikon D5
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format MPEG4
H.264
XAVC-S
MPEG4
H.264
Video resolution 1920 x 1080
3840 x 1920
1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Sony ZV-E10
Nikon D5
Memory Card Memory Stick Pro Duo
SD/SDHC
Compact Flash
XQD
Connectivity
Sony ZV-E10
Nikon D5
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes Yes
Headphone Port Yes Yes
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n + NFC + Bluetooth)
Yes
Optional with WT-5A or WT-6A
Remote Control Supported (no further information) Yes (wired, wireless, smartphone)
GPS No Yes
Optional with GP-1A
Body & Dimensions
Sony ZV-E10
Nikon D5
Enviromentally sealed No Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-FW50 lithium-ion battery & charger
EN-EL18a lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 440 shots 3780 shots
Width 115 mm 160 mm
Height 64 mm 159 mm
Depth 45 mm 92 mm
Weight 343 gram 1415 gram