Nikon Zfvs A5100
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street & Travel Photography — Nikon Zf (2023): Full-frame performance in a stunning retro body — the Zf's 8-stop IBIS and gorgeous design make it uniquely compelling.
Casual & Travel — A5100 (2014): The A5100 is one of the smallest APS-C mirrorless cameras ever made. Its 24MP sensor, phase-detect AF, and selfie-friendly flip screen pack remarkable capability into a shirt-pocket-sized body. No EVF or hot shoe limits it for serious use, but as a compact travel camera or beginner's first mirrorless, it punches well above its price on the used market.
Who should buy what
Nikon Zf (2023)
- 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
A5100 (2014)
- Beginners stepping up from a smartphone
- Compact travel photographers
- Casual vloggers who want APS-C quality
Quick take: The nikon zf has the highest resolution at 24mp; the a5100 is the most affordable; only the nikon zf is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Nikon Zf (2023) | A5100 (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,699 | £200 |
| Sensor | 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.5MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p oversampled, FHD/120p, N-Log, 10-bit | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) | Hybrid phase-detect / contrast-detect AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops | None |
| Burst Rate | 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | 6fps |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 710g with battery | 224g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 144.0 × 103.0 × 49.0mm | 109.6 × 62.8 × 35.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | None |
| Screen | 3.2" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD / MemoryStick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Nikon Zf | A5100 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Casual | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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