Upgrade Guide

Nikon Nikon Zf→Nikon D5

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Nikon

Nikon Zf

£1699

2023

→

Upgrade to

Nikon

£1800 (+£101)

2016

⚖️

Situational

One clear hardware improvement over the Nikon Zf. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.

What's new in the D5

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Full spec comparison

Spec	Nikon Zf	D5
Price	£1,699	£1,800
Released	2023	2016	↓
Sensor	24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS	20.8MP full-frame BSI CMOS
Resolution	24MP	21MP	↓
Video	4K/30p oversampled, FHD/120p, N-Log, 10-bit	4K UHD 30fps (heavy sensor crop)
Autofocus	Phase-detect 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle)	Multi-CAM 20K 153-point AF system, 99 cross-type
Stabilisation	5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops	—
Burst Rate	14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic	12fps mechanical	↓
Battery Life	~380 shots (CIPA)	~3780 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	710g with battery	1405g (body only)	↓
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification	OVF 0.72× magnification, 100% coverage
Screen	3.2" vari-angle touchscreen	3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.36M dots
Mount	Nikon Z-mount (full-frame)	Nikon F mount
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-II slot	Dual XQD slots (XQD variant)

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