Nikon Z50 vs Nikon Z7

Following is a detailed overview of the Nikon Z50 versus Nikon Z7, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and they are both manufactured by Nikon. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and Z7 (46MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and Z7 (Full frame) feature different sensor measurements.

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The Z50 was released 14 months after the Z7 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Z50 grades vs the Z7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z50 and Nikon Z7. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Nikon Z7 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon Z50 comes with external dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Nikon Z7 has sizing of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z50 and the Z7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and Z7 is 74 and 62 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The picture underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z50 and Z7.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z50 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Nikon Z7 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 25 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher Z50 provides an edge in sensor tech.