6.3 in 6.24 in  | 5.0 in 3.76 in  | |
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 Nikon D5 |  Sony a9 | |
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| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Image sensor format | FX | Advanced Photo System type-C |
| Sensor size | 1.41 in | 1.41 in |
| Effective pixels | 21.0 Mpx | 24.0 Mpx |
| Max resolution | 5588 x 3712 px | 6000 x 4000 px |
| Processor | Expeed 5 | BIONZ X |
| Nikon D5 | Sony a9 | |
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| ISO minimum | 100 | 100 |
| ISO maximum | 102400 | 25600 |
| Maximum image resolution | 5568 x 3712 px | 6000 x 4000 px |
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| Supported image file formats | JPEG |
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| AEB/HDR support | yes | yes |
| Nikon D5 | Sony a9 | |
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| Lens mount | Nikon F |
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| Magnification (Crop factor) | 1.0 x | 1.0 x |
| AF assist (auto-focus assist light) | Lamp | Lamp |
| Focus adjustment | Auto/Manual | Auto/Manual |
| Contrast autofocus | yes | yes |
| Contrast adjustment | yes | yes |
| Brightness adjustment | yes | yes |
| Autofocus in recording mode | yes | yes |
| Autofocus |
| Only lenses with AF-motor |
| Auto Focus (AF) lock | yes | yes |
| Max number of AF points (incl. assistant) | 153 | 693 |
| Image stabiliser | Lens based only | Built-in |
| Phase detection autofocus | yes | yes |
| Nikon D5 | Sony a9 | |
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| Screen size | 3.2 in | 3.0 in |
| Articulated LCD | no | yes |
| Screen technology | LCD TFT | LCD TFT |
| Screen dots | 2359000 | 1440000 |
| Touch screen | yes | no |
| Viewfinder | Optical | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100.0 % | 100.0 % |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.72 x | 0.78 x |
| Separate info display | yes | no |
| Flip-out screen | no | no |
| Nikon D5 | Sony a9 | |
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| Shooting modes |
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| Camera shutter type | Mechanical |
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| Number of exposures | 2 | 3 |
| Auto exposure lock | yes | yes |
| Continuous shooting | yes | yes |
| Self-timer delay |
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| Flash sync speed | 1/250s | 1/250s |
| Flash modes |
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| External flash connection | Hot shoe | Hot shoe |
| Flash metering system | i-TTL | TTL |
| Self-timer | yes | yes |
| Manual settings | yes | yes |
| Speed (JPEG) | 12.0 fps | 20.0 fps |
| Speed (RAW) | 12.0 fps | 20.0 fps |
| Exposure bracketing | 0.3 - 1.0±EV | 0.3 - 0.5±EV |
| Nikon D5 | Sony a9 | |
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| Maximum resolution | 3840 x 2160 px | 3840 x 2160 px |
| Video recording | yes | yes |
| Recording resolutions |
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| HD type | 4K Ultra HD | 4K Ultra HD |
| Supported video file formats | MOV |
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| Camera playback |
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| Max resolution (highest frame rate) | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Max frame rate (highest resolution) | 30.0 fps | 30.0 fps |
| Max frame rate (regardless of res.) | 60.0 fps | 120.0 fps |
| Nikon D5 | Sony a9 | |
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| Built-in microphone | yes | yes |
| Voice recording | yes | yes |
| Audio system | Stereo | Stereo |
| Nikon D5 | Sony a9 | |
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| Body type | SLR | MILC |
| Body material | Aluminum-magnesium | Aluminum-magnesium |
| Colour of product | Black | Black |
| Anti-dust system | yes | yes |
| Environmentally sealed | yes | yes |
| Nikon D5 | Sony a9 | |
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| Weight | 43.74 oz | 23.74 oz |
| Width | 6.3 in | 5.0 in |
| Height | 6.24 in | 3.76 in |
| Depth | 3.62 in | 2.48 in |
| Nikon D5 | Sony a9 | |
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| Compatible memory cards |
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| Memory slots | 2 | 2 |
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| Nikon D5 | Sony a9 | |
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| Power source type | Battery | Battery |
| Battery life (CIPA) | 3780 | 650 |
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 2500.0 mAh | 2280.0 mAh |
| Battery voltage | 10.8 V | 7.2 V |
| Number of batteries supported | 1 | 1 |
| Nikon D5 | Sony a9 | |
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| HDMI | yes | yes |
| USB connector type | Micro-USB B | Micro-USB |
| USB version | 3.1 | 2.0 |
| NFC | no | yes |
| Wireless network (Wi-Fi) | no | yes |
| Bluetooth | no | yes |
| Firewire | no | no |
| Nikon D5 | Sony a9 | |
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| GPS | no | no |
| Tripod mounting supported | yes | yes |
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