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Sony α9 III vs Nikon Z5 II
The Nikon Z5 II is 2.1 mm narrower, 3.6 mm taller and 10.9 mm thinner than the Sony α9 III. The Nikon Z5 II takes up 11 % less space (the box around the body, without lens).
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Sony α9 III

- Width × height × depth
- 136.1 × 96.9 × 82.9 mm (5.36 × 3.81 × 3.26 in)
- Weight
- 702 g (24.8 oz)
- Mount
- Sony E
- Price
- $6,398 at Adorama
Nikon Z5 II

- Width × height × depth
- 134 × 100.5 × 72 mm (5.28 × 3.96 × 2.83 in)
- Weight
- 700 g (24.7 oz)
- Mount
- Nikon Z
- Price
- $1,597 at Adorama
Specifications compared
| α9 III | Z5 II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | Full-Frame (global shutter) | Full-Frame |
| Resolution | 24.6 MP | 24.5 MP |
| Stabilization | Sensor-shift | Sensor-Shift |
| ISO | 250–25,600 (ext. 125–51,200) | Photo |
| Shutter speed | 1/80000–30 s electronic (global) | 1/8000–30 s |
| Burst | Up to 120 fps | Up to 30 fps |
| Video | UHD 4K up to 120 fps | 4K internal |
| Autofocus | 759 phase-detection points | 273-point hybrid AF, subject detection |
| Viewfinder | 9.44M-dot OLED · 0.9x | Electronic (OLED) · 3,690,000 Dot · 0.8x |
| Screen | 4-axis tilting 3.2" touchscreen | Articulating 3.2" Touchscreen LCD |
| Card slots | 2× CFexpress Type A / SDXC (UHS-II) | Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) |
| Battery | NP-FZ100 | EN-EL15c |
| Dimensions | 136.1 x 96.9 x 82.9 mm | 134 x 100.5 x 72 mm |
| Weight | 702 g with battery & card · 617 g body | 700 g with battery & card |
Values that differ are in bold. From the makers' published specifications.
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