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Nikon Z5IIC vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 V

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Overview
ReleasedComing 15 October 2026August 2026
Image and sensor
Camera typeMirrorlessBridge
Sensor formatFull frame1.0-type
Sensor typeBackside-illuminated CMOSExmor RS stacked CMOS
Sensor dimensions35.9 × 23.9 mm13.2 × 8.8 mm
Effective resolution24.5 MP20.1 MP
Largest image6048 × 40325472 × 3648
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range100–64000100–12800
Sensor detail25.28 million total pixels; image-dust-off reference data requires NX Studio1.0-type optical format; physical dimensions 13.2 × 8.8 mm; stacked CMOS architecture
Image formats14-bit NEF RAW with lossless, high-efficiency star or high-efficiency compression; JPEG and HEIF; RAW plus JPEG or HEIF recording–
ISO detailStandard SDR still-image ISO 100–64000; expanded equivalent ISO 50–204800. HLG stills start at ISO 400.Standard still-image ISO 100–12800, expandable down to ISO 64
Image processorEXPEED 7BIONZ XR and AI processing unit
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens–24–600 mm equivalent
Maximum aperture–f/2.4–4
Optical zoom–25×
Lens mountNikon Z mount–
StabilisationSensor shiftOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst30 fps30 fps
Lens detailNIKKOR Z lenses; compatible NIKKOR F lenses require a mount adapter and retain model-dependent functional restrictionsZEISS Vario-Sonnar T*; maker UK specifies actual 9.1–210 mm and 24–600 mm equivalent; 72 mm filter thread; no built-in ND filter
AutofocusHybrid phase/contrast detection; 273 single-point AF positions or 299 auto-area positions in FX still-image mode; 3D tracking. Maker low-light limit −10 EV uses AF-S, centre point, ISO 100, an f/1.2 lens and 20°C.Fast Hybrid phase/contrast AF; up to 575 phase-detection points over approximately 70.6% of image area; recognises humans, animals, birds, insects, cars, trains and aeroplanes, with automatic subject selection and touch tracking
ShutterMechanical focal-plane, electronic first-curtain and electronic shutter; 1/8000 to 30 seconds plus Bulb/Time; manual exposures extend to 900 seconds; flash sync 1/200 secondMechanical 30 seconds and Bulb to 1/1000 second at f/2.4–f/7.1, or 1/2000 second at f/8 or smaller; electronic 30 seconds to 1/16000 second
Burst detailC30 high-speed frame capture reaches approximately 30 fps with pre-capture. Ordinary extended continuous shooting reaches approximately 14 fps or 15 fps with silent mode, for formats excluding RAW. Standard high-speed mechanical shooting reaches 7.8 fps. Figures are Nikon test-condition maxima.Up to 30 fps with electronic shutter and AF/AE tracking; blackout-free view; Continuous Shooting Speed Boost changes speed during a sequence. Rate can fall depending on shooting conditions.
Stabilisation detailFive-axis sensor shift; Nikon claims up to 7.5 stops at centre and 6 stops at frame periphery under CIPA 2024 yaw/pitch/roll testing with NIKKOR Z 24–120mm f/4 S at its telephoto end in NORMAL modeOptical still-image stabilisation; movie Active mode combines optical and electronic correction
FlashISO 518 hot shoe; i-TTL and Auto FP high-speed sync with compatible external SpeedlightsNo built-in flash; Multi Interface Shoe supports compatible external flash; maker flash sync up to 1/2000 second
Exposure controlsP/S/A/M, Auto and 15 scene modes; still-image exposure compensation ±5 EV; Imaging Recipes and film-grain effects1200-zone evaluative metering; exposure compensation ±5 EV in 1/3 EV steps
Video
Highest video resolution4032 × 2268 at 30 fps3840 × 2160 at 120 fps
Video detailJapanese maker specification lists FX N-RAW 4032 × 2268 at up to 30p, DX N-RAW 3984 × 2240 at up to 30p, and conventional 3840 × 2160 up to 60p with a DX crop at 50p/60p. Nikon UK marketing describes 4K 60p N-RAW, conflicting with that detailed table; the main video fields follow the explicit Japanese RAW table. Full HD reaches 120p. H.265 8/10-bit, H.264 and 12-bit N-RAW; N-Log, HLG, REC lamp, waveform and USB UVC/UAC webcam support. Maximum single recording claim is 125 minutes, subject to temperature, battery and card conditions.3840 × 2160 up to 119.88p NTSC or 100p PAL; 4K 120p has a narrower angle of view. XAVC HS H.265 and XAVC S H.264 include 10-bit 4:2:2 modes; All-Intra 4K reaches 59.94p. S-Log3, S-Cinetone, user LUTs, proxy recording and time-lapse supported; S&Q mode does not record audio.
AudioBuilt-in stereo microphones; 3.5 mm external microphone input and headphone output; PCM 48 kHz/24-bit for NEV/MOV or AAC 48 kHz/16-bit for MP4Built-in stereo microphone; LPCM recording; digital two/four-channel audio with compatible shoe accessories; 3.5 mm microphone input and headphone output
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderNoneElectronic
Screen size3.2″3″
Screen dots1,040,0001,620,000
TouchscreenYesYes
Tilting screenYesYes
Display detailVari-angle TFT with approximately 100% coverage and 170° viewing angle; dots count display subpixelsLCD tilts approximately 78° upwards and 48° downwards; touch focus, tracking, shutter and exposure functions; vertical shooting information display
Viewfinder detailFlat-top design without an electronic or optical viewfinder0.5-type Quad-VGA OLED; 3,686,400 dots; approximately 0.78× magnification; 60 or 120 fps selectable refresh
Connections and design
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Battery life (maker's claim)390 photographs630 photographs
Body weight538 g1026 g
Release detailAnnounced globally on 24 September 2026. Nikon UK's body-only store states preorder shipping on 15 October 2026; Japan specifies 23 October 2026. Dates are planned availability, not completed retail sales.Sony US specifies August 2026 retail availability; UK preorders opened on 9 July, which is not the retail release date. Full maker specifications are available.
Recording mediaSD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards with UHS-II supportOne SD card slot compatible with UHS-I and UHS-II
PortsUSB-C SuperSpeed USB; Micro HDMI Type D; 3.5 mm microphone and headphone sockets; headphone socket also accepts MC-DC3 remote release with automatic function switchingUSB-C supporting USB 3.2 10 Gbps; Micro HDMI Type D; digital-audio Multi Interface Shoe; 3.5 mm microphone and headphone sockets; USB streaming up to 4K 30p
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 2.4/5 GHz and Bluetooth 5.0; Creators’ App for transfers and remote control; supported bands vary by region
Battery life detailEN-EL15c; CIPA approximately 390 still photographs with power saving enabled or 350 without, using NIKKOR Z 24–50mm f/4–6.3. Movie battery-life claim approximately 85 minutes. EN-EL15b/15a are compatible with shorter endurance.NP-FZ100; CIPA maker claim approximately 630 photographs using LCD or 570 using viewfinder
ChargingUSB charging with optional EH-8P and USB-C cable; EN-EL15c/15b can be charged in camera. Nikon UK's body-only store states no charger included.Internal USB-C charging and power supply with USB Power Delivery support
DimensionsApproximately 134.0 × 80.5 × 72.0 mmApproximately 136.4 × 94.5 × 151.3 mm; 131.9 mm depth from lens front to monitor
Weight detailApproximately 538 g body only or 620 g with battery/card, excluding body cap and shoe cover. Nikon corrected the Japanese printed catalogue's erroneous 619 g figure on 28 September 2026.Approximately 1026 g body only or 1111 g with battery and memory card
MaterialsMagnesium alloy in key body areas; dust- and drip-resistant design, without a guarantee in every situationDust and moisture resistant design; not guaranteed completely dustproof or moistureproof
ColoursBlack or silver–
In the boxJapanese exact-model specification lists EN-EL15c, AN-DC26 strap, USB-C cable, BS-1 shoe cover and BF-N1 body cap. The UK page also lists a DK-29 viewfinder eyepiece despite the camera having no viewfinder; that conflicting accessory is omitted here.NP-FZ100 battery, lens cap, accessory shoe cap, lens hood and shoulder strap

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