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Z5 II vs Sony FX2
Quick take: The Sony FX2 has the highest resolution at 33MP; the Z5 II is the most affordable.
15 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 | Sony FX2Sony · 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,329Best | £2,499 |
| Sensor | 24.5MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 33MP full-frame Exmor R CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.5MP | 33.0MPBest |
| Video | 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (uncropped), 10-bit N-Log | 7K-oversampled 4K/30p full-frame, 4K/60p (Super 35 crop), 10-bit, dual base ISO Log, external 16-bit RAW via HDMI |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase-detect AF with 9 subject types (people, animals, birds, vehicles) | Hybrid phase-detect AF with subject tracking and auto-framing |
| Stabilisation | 7.5-stop IBIS with Focus Point VR | Dynamic Active IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 14fpsBest | 10fps |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (CIPA) | 600 shots (CIPA); ~100 min continuous videoBest |
| Weight | 700g (with battery and card) | 679g (body only)Best |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots | Optional clip-on EVF, 3.68M dots |
| Screen | Vari-angle touchscreen | Fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD (UHS-II) | Slot 1 CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II, slot 2 SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, full-size HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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
Sony FX2
Portrait
8.4/10
7.0/10
Street
6.5/10
5.3/10
Travel
6.4/10
6.4/10
Wedding & Events
8.1/10
6.8/10
Vlogging & Video
6.3/10
6.0/10
Filmmaking
7.1/10
8.0/10
Documentary
7.7/10
7.7/10
Sports & Action
7.9/10
6.4/10
Landscape
7.0/10
5.7/10
Wildlife
8.0/10
6.6/10
Casual
5.7/10
5.1/10
Food
7.6/10
7.5/10
Macro
7.2/10
5.4/10
Architecture
7.3/10
6.8/10
Astrophotography
7.4/10
6.3/10
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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