Nikon Z50 vs Nikon Z8

Let's look closer at the Nikon Z50 vs Nikon Z8, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless and both are sold by Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and Z8 (46MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and Z8 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z50 was introduced 4 years prior to the Z8 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Z50 grades against the Z8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z50 and Nikon Z8. The whole galleries are available at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Nikon Z8 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z50 comes with external dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z8 has proportions of 144mm x 119mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Z50 versus the Z8.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and Z8 is 74 and 55 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The visual here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z50 and Z8.

To sum up, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z50 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Nikon Z8 will deliver extra detail using its extra 25MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older Z50 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.