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Z5 II vs A5000
Quick take: The Z5 II has the highest resolution at 24MP; the A5000 is the most affordable; only the Z5 II is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Z5 IINikon · 2025 | A5000Sony · 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,349 | £154Best |
| Sensor | 24.5MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 20.1MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.5MPBest | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (uncropped), 10-bit N-Log | Full HD 1080 (60i / 25p AVCHD), 1440×1080/30p MP4 |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase-detect AF with 9 subject types (people, animals, birds, vehicles) | 25-point contrast AF with face detection |
| Stabilisation | 7.5-stop IBIS with Focus Point VR | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) |
| Burst Rate | 14fpsBest | 3.5fps |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (CIPA) | ~420 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 700g (with battery and card) | 269g (with battery)Best |
| Dimensions | — | 109.6 × 62.8 × 35.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots | None (rear screen only) |
| Screen | Vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" 180° flip-up LCD, 460k dots |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD (UHS-II) | Single SD slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Micro USB (Multi Terminal), micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
Z5 II
A5000
Portrait
8.4/10
4.3/10
Street
6.5/10
6.5/10
Travel
6.2/10
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
8.1/10
2.6/10
Vlogging & Video
6.2/10
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Filmmaking
7.1/10
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Documentary
7.7/10
3.5/10
Sports & Action
7.9/10
3.1/10
Landscape
7.0/10
4.7/10
Wildlife
8.0/10
4.2/10
Casual
5.7/10
4.2/10
Food
7.6/10
5.2/10
Macro
7.2/10
4.7/10
Architecture
7.3/10
4.8/10
Astrophotography
7.4/10
4.8/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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