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Zf vs A5000
Quick take: The Zf has the highest resolution at 24MP; the A5000 is the most affordable; only the Zf is weather sealed.
Where the Zf wins
- Resolution: 24.5MP
- Burst Rate: 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic
- Weather Sealed: Yes
- Portrait: 8.4 vs 4.3
- Wedding & Events: 8.1 vs 2.6
Where the A5000 wins
- Cheaper new: £78 vs £2,099
- Battery Life: ~420 shots (CIPA)
- Weight: 269g (with battery)
16 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video, Clifton Cameras, MPB, eBay and Amazon UK
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Size comparedbody only, no lens · drawn to one scale
- Zf 144 × 103 × 49 mm · 710 g
- A5000 110 × 63 × 36 mm · 269 g
The A5000 is 34 mm narrower, 40 mm shorter, 13 mm slimmer and 441 g lighter than the Zf.
Drawn to scale from the makers' dimensions (W × H × D). Front shown, depth on the slanted edge.
Verdictwhich should you buy?
Zf — Street & Travel Photography: Full-frame performance in a stunning retro body — the Zf's 8-stop IBIS and gorgeous design make it uniquely compelling.
Who should buy what
Zf (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
- Photographers who want full-frame Z quality in a retro-styled body
- Street and travel photographers attracted to the classic dial aesthetic
- Zfc owners who want to step up to full-frame without losing the retro design
- Anyone who wants the best-looking full-frame mirrorless available
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | ZfNikon · 2023 | A5000Sony · 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,099 | £78 usedBest |
| Sensor | 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 20.1MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.5MPBest | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p oversampled, FHD/120p, N-Log, 10-bit | Full HD 1080 (60i / 25p AVCHD), 1440×1080/30p MP4 |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) | 25-point contrast AF with face detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) |
| Burst Rate | 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronicBest | 3.5fps |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~420 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 630g (body only) | 269g (with battery)Best |
| Dimensions | 144.0 × 103.0 × 49.0mm | 109.6 × 62.8 × 35.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | None (rear screen only) |
| Screen | 3.2" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" 180° flip-up LCD, 460k dots |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | SD UHS-II + microSD UHS-I | Single SD slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | 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
Zf
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
6.3/10
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Filmmaking
7.3/10
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Documentary
7.7/10
3.5/10
Sports & Action
8.2/10
3.1/10
Landscape
7.0/10
4.7/10
Wildlife
8.3/10
4.2/10
Casual
5.4/10
4.3/10
Food
7.7/10
5.2/10
Macro
7.3/10
4.7/10
Architecture
7.3/10
4.8/10
Astrophotography
7.4/10
4.8/10
Fun & simple
4.5/10
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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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