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Nikon Z5 vs Sony A7C

Side-by-side used price and spec comparison. Lowest current prices pulled daily from the major used-gear sites.

Nikon

Nikon Z5

Nikon Z · 2020
Lowest now
$679
MSRP
$1,400
-51% vs MSRP
Lowest price we've ever observed

Lowest price we've ever observed. This at $679 matches the lowest we've ever recorded for this body. That's 49% of the $1,400 MSRP. Prices have been steady this month.

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Sony A7C
Sony

Sony A7C

Sony Alpha · 2020
Lowest now
$929
MSRP
$1,799
-48% vs MSRP
Lowest price we've ever observed

Lowest price we've ever observed. This at $929 matches the lowest we've ever recorded for this body. That's 52% of the $1,799 MSRP. Prices are down 7.9% over the last 30 days.

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Specs side by side

Nikon Z5 Sony A7C
Brand NikonSony
Family Nikon ZSony Alpha
Category bodybody
Body type MirrorlessMirrorless
Mount Nikon ZSony FE
Sensor Full FrameFull Frame
Sensor family Sony FF 24MP BSI (A7 III/A7C) · 24.2MP full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS
Megapixels 24.3 MP24.2 MP
Autofocus Hybrid
IBIS 5-axis5-axis 5-stop
Weather sealed YesYes
Max video 4K304K30
Max native ISO ISO 51,200
Body weight 675 g509 g
Dimensions 124 × 71 × 60 mm
Body material magnesium alloy
Released 2020-08-272020-09-14
Discontinued
Status discontinuedcurrent
MSRP $1,400$1,799
Current low $679$929
vs MSRP -51%-48%

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