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Nikon Z5II vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R III

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NikonZ5IISonyCyber-shot DSC-RX1R III
Overview
ReleasedApril 2025July 2025
Image and sensor
Camera typeMirrorlessCompact
Sensor formatFull frameFull frame
Sensor typeBack-illuminated CMOSBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOS
Sensor dimensions35.9 × 23.9 mm35.7 × 23.8 mm
Effective resolution24.5 MP61 MP
Largest image6048 × 40329504 × 6336
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range100–64000100–32000
Sensor detail25.28 million total pixels; sensor-cleaning function and image-dust-off reference data for NX StudioApproximately 62.5 million total pixels; no optical low-pass filter
Image formats14-bit NEF RAW with lossless, high-efficiency star or high-efficiency compression; JPEG and HEIF; RAW plus JPEG or HEIFJPEG, HEIF and 14-bit RAW (Sony ARW 5.0); compressed, lossless-compressed and uncompressed RAW; XAVC S and XAVC S-I movies
ISO detailStandard still-image ISO 100–64000; expanded equivalent ISO 50–204800; HLG starts at ISO 400. Conventional movie ISO 100–51200.Standard still-image and movie ISO 100–32000; still-image extension ISO 50–102400. Tom’s Guide’s specification table combines standard and extended settings.
Image processorEXPEED 7BIONZ XR and dedicated AI processing unit
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens–35 mm equivalent
Maximum aperture–f/2
Lens mountNikon Z mount–
StabilisationSensor shiftElectronic only
Maximum continuous burst30 fps5 fps
Lens detailNIKKOR Z lenses; NIKKOR F lenses require a mount adapter, with model-dependent functional restrictionsZEISS Sonnar T* fixed 35 mm f/2 lens; eight elements in seven groups with three aspherical elements, nine aperture blades and 49 mm filter thread. Macro mode focuses from 20 cm measured from the sensor plane, or 14 cm from the lens front, with 0.26× maximum magnification. Step Crop Shooting selects 50 mm or 70 mm equivalent crops at approximately 29 MP or 15 MP; these are digital crops, not optical zoom.
AutofocusHybrid phase/contrast detection; 273 single-point or 299 auto-area positions in FX stills; 3D tracking, nine subject types and AF-A automatic AF-S/AF-C selection. Nikon's −10 EV sensitivity uses AF-S, ISO 100, an f/1.2 lens and 20°C.Fast Hybrid AF; up to 693 phase-detection points covering approximately 78% of the image for stills. Human, animal, bird, insect, car/train and aircraft recognition, including automatic subject selection, for stills and movies; maker AF-S detection range EV -4 to 20 at ISO 100.
ShutterMechanical, electronic front-curtain and electronic shutter; 1/8000 to 30 seconds plus Bulb/Time, extendable to 900 seconds in manual mode; flash sync at 1/200 second or slower and Auto FP supportMechanical shutter up to 1/4000 second and electronic shutter up to 1/8000 second; 30-second exposures and Bulb with the mechanical shutter. Maker flash-sync maximum 1/4000 second.
Burst detailOrdinary continuous high approximately 7.8 fps mechanical, 9.4 fps electronic front-curtain or 10 fps silent. Extended high approximately 14 fps, or 15 fps silent, with JPEG-only restrictions at the highest extended rate. C15/C30 high-speed frame capture supports pre-release capture; main 30 fps is electronic-shutter JPEG normal, not RAW.Up to 5 fps Hi; maker buffer claims approximately 120 extra-fine JPEGs, 52 compressed RAW, 20 lossless-compressed RAW or 15 uncompressed RAW frames. RAW plus JPEG reduces the buffer further.
Stabilisation detailFive-axis sensor shift; maker claim up to 7.5 stops at the centre or 6 at the periphery under CIPA 2024 using NIKKOR Z 24–120mm f/4 S at the telephoto end in NORMAL mode. Focus Point VR has compatible-lens and focus-mode restrictions.Electronic Active stabilisation applies only to movies and crops the field of view; no optical lens or sensor-shift still-image stabilisation
FlashNo built-in flash; ISO 518 accessory shoe and compatible external i-TTL SpeedlightsNo built-in flash; Multi Interface Shoe supports compatible Sony external flash
Exposure controlsAuto, P/S/A/M and three user settings; ±5 EV still-image compensation1200-zone evaluative metering; exposure compensation ±5 EV in 1/3-stop steps; twelve Creative Look presets
Video
Highest video resolution4032 × 2268 at 30 fps3840 × 2160 at 30 fps
Video detailN-RAW 12-bit at 4032 × 2268 up to 30p in FX or 3984 × 2240 up to 30p in DX. Conventional UHD 3840 × 2160 reaches 60p with DX crop; uncropped UHD reaches 30p and Full HD reaches 120p. H.265 8/10-bit and H.264; N-Log, HLG, RED LUT support, waveform, timecode, proxy recording and Full HD Hi-Res Zoom. Recording-time limit 125 minutes, subject to conditions.Internal 3840 × 2160 at up to 29.97p NTSC or 25p PAL; XAVC S supports 10-bit 4:2:2 at up to 140 Mbit/s and XAVC S-I up to 300 Mbit/s at 29.97p. Full HD reaches 119.88p/100p in 8-bit 4:2:0; 10-bit Full HD reaches 59.94p/50p. S-Cinetone, proxy recording and timecode/user-bit support; no RAW video output.
AudioBuilt-in stereo microphones; PCM 48 kHz/24-bit for NEV and MOV or AAC 48 kHz/16-bit for MP4; external microphone and headphone monitoringBuilt-in stereo microphone; LPCM two-channel recording, with 24-bit or four-channel options using compatible digital-audio accessories; 3.5 mm microphone input, without headphone socket
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
Screen size3.2″3″
Screen dots2,100,0002,359,296
TouchscreenYesYes
Tilting screenYesNo
Display detailVari-angle TFT with approximately 100% frame coverage and 170° viewing angle; dots count subpixelsFixed TFT LCD with touch focus, tracking, shutter, exposure and menu operation; dot counts refer to colour subpixels
Viewfinder detail0.5-inch OLED, approximately 3.69 million dots, 100% coverage, 0.8× magnification and 21 mm eyepoint; Nikon UK claims 3000 cd/m² maximum brightness and 60 Hz refreshFixed 0.39-type XGA OLED with 2,359,296 dots and approximately 0.70× magnification under Sony’s 50 mm equivalent convention; RX1R II had a retractable rather than removable viewfinder, contrary to Tom’s Guide’s description
Connections and design
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Battery life (maker's claim)390 photographs300 photographs
Body weight620 g454 g
Release detailAnnounced on 3 April 2025. Nikon's later Z5IIC announcement explicitly identifies the Z5II as released in April 2025; month precision is retained because an exact first UK retail day is unconfirmed.Sony Europe specifies retail availability from July 2025; Sony Japan gives 8 August 2025 and Australia August 2025. July is the earliest maker-stated sale precision found, rather than the 15 July announcement day.
Recording mediaTwo SD/SDHC/SDXC slots supporting UHS-II; overflow, backup and separate file-format recordingOne SD memory-card slot supporting UHS-I and UHS-II
PortsUSB-C SuperSpeed USB; Micro HDMI Type D; 3.5 mm microphone and headphone sockets; MC-DC3 remote-release connectionUSB-C at 5 Gbps (USB 3.2), Micro HDMI Type D, 3.5 mm microphone input and Multi Interface Shoe with digital-audio interface
Wireless connectionsWi-Fi IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth 5.0; SnapBridge and Nikon Imaging CloudWi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac at 2.4 and 5 GHz and Bluetooth 4.2; smartphone transfer and remote control through Creators’ App; wireless availability varies by region
Battery life detailEN-EL15c; CIPA approximately 390 shots with the monitor and power saving enabled, 350 without; EVF 380 with power saving or 330 without. Tested with NIKKOR Z 24–70mm f/4 S. Movie battery-life claim approximately 85 minutes. Photography Blog quotes a different monitor-shot figure; main follows Nikon's full specification.NP-FW50 rechargeable battery; maker CIPA claim approximately 300 photographs using LCD or 270 using viewfinder. Actual movie claim approximately 50 minutes, continuous movie claim approximately 80 minutes, with either display. Tom’s Guide tested with a third-party battery and obtained just over 300 photographs using some bursts; this is not a test of the supplied Sony battery.
ChargingUSB charging and power delivery with compatible equipment; EN-EL15b/15a compatibility has restrictions. Nikon UK states no charger included.In-camera USB-C charging and power with USB Power Delivery; Sony recommends an 18 W (9 V, 2 A) source
DimensionsApproximately 134 × 100.5 × 72 mmApproximately 113.3 × 67.9 × 87.5 mm (width × height × depth); depth from lens front to monitor is 74.5 mm
Weight detailApproximately 620 g body only or 700 g including battery and memory card, excluding body capApproximately 454 g body only, including the integral fixed lens; 498 g with battery and memory card
MaterialsMagnesium-alloy top and rear covers; dust- and drip-resistant constructionMagnesium-alloy body; no official weather-sealing rating (Digital Camera World)
Colours–Black
In the boxEN-EL15c battery, AN-DC26 strap, DK-29 eyepiece, BS-1 shoe cover, BF-N1 body cap and USB cableNP-FW50 battery, lens cap, accessory-shoe cap, eyepiece cup, shoulder strap and wrapping cloth; Sony Japan explicitly excludes a USB cable and AC adaptor

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