Nikon
Df
Retro-styled full-frame DSLR with 16MP sensor, classic dials, and F-mount compatibility.
$2,749
Launch priceReleased Nov 2013
Nikon
Z5 IIC
Screen-first, viewfinder-free full-frame Z mount body: 24.5MP BSI sensor, EXPEED 7 AF with fish detection, 7.5-stop IBIS, 15 Scene Modes, and N-RAW video.
$1,399
Launch priceReleased Oct 2026
Z5 IIC is 12.9 years newer.
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Wins
Df
Wins
Z5 IIC
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ADf has higher Burst (mechanical) (6 fps vs 0 fps)
- BZ5 IIC has higher IBIS effectiveness (7.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BZ5 IIC has higher Max video bit rate (420 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- BZ5 IIC has higher ISO max (native) (64,000 vs 25,600)
- ADf has higher EVF resolution (2,360,000 vs 1,040,000)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareDf
144 × 110 × 67 mm
710 g (1.57 lb / 25.04 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Z5 IIC
134 × 81 × 72 mm
620 g (1.37 lb / 21.87 oz)
Df is 5mm thinner than Z5 IIC but it is also 10mm wider and 29mm taller.
Df is 90 g heavier than Z5 IIC.
Depth (front-to-back): 67mm Df · 72mm Z5 IIC
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Df
144 × 110 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Z5 IIC
134 × 81 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Df
144 × 67 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Z5 IIC
134 × 72 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Df
36 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
860 mm² area
Z5 IIC
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Df
✓ more lensesNikon F
270+
native lenses available
Z5 IIC
Nikon Z
90+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
Df
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Burst (mechanical)
6 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 144, 110, 67
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
EVF resolution
2,360,000 vs 1,040,000 — higher is better
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 350 shots — higher is better
AF points / zones
493 vs 273 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Z5 IIC
AF low-light limit
-10 EV vs -8.5 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Dogs…
IBIS effectiveness
7.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 80.7, 72
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Max video bit rate
420 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
64,000 vs 25,600 — higher is better
AA filter
Only Z5 IIC supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Df
Pros
- ✓Beautiful retro design
- ✓Classic F-mount lenses
- ✓16MP low-light files
- ✓Compact for FF DSLR
Cons
- –Discontinued
- –16MP resolution
- –Slow AF by modern standards
Z5 IIC
Pros
- ✓Lightest full-frame Z body (620g)
- ✓15 Scene Modes — first on a Nikon FX mirrorless
- ✓EXPEED 7 AF, 10 subject types incl. fish
- ✓7.5-stop IBIS + Focus Point VR
- ✓N-RAW internal recording, UVC/UAC webcam
Cons
- –No built-in EVF — rear screen only
- –Single SD UHS-II slot
- –No mechanical shutter
- –4K 60p is DX (APS-C) crop only
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, Df or Z5 IIC?
Z5 IIC scores 7.5/10 versus 5.5/10 for Df — 24.5MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the Df and Z5 IIC?
Df is 16.2 MP and Z5 IIC is 24.5 MP, so the Z5 IIC captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Df and Z5 IIC have in-body image stabilization?
Df does not have IBIS, while Z5 IIC has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Df or the Z5 IIC?
Df reaches 15 fps electronic. Z5 IIC reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Df and Z5 IIC?
Df weighs 710 g and Z5 IIC weighs 620 g, so the Z5 IIC is 90 g lighter.
Do the Df and Z5 IIC record 4K video?
Df: 4K up to 60p. Z5 IIC: 4K up to 59.94p.
Are the Df and Z5 IIC weather sealed?
Df: Yes. Z5 IIC: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Df and 350 shots for the Z5 IIC, giving the Df the edge.
How much does each cost?
Df launched at $2,749 and Z5 IIC at $1,399. The Z5 IIC is $1,350 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of Nikon press materials.