Nikon Z50 vs Sony A3000

Following is a thorough overview of the Nikon Z50 versus Sony A3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the Z50 (21MP) and the A3000 (20MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Z50 was manufactured 6 years after the A3000 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Z50 grades against the A3000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z50 and Sony Alpha A3000. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Sony A3000 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z50 offers 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 Sony A3000 has dimensions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon Z50 versus Sony A3000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Z50 compared to the A3000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and A3000 is 74 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The pic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z50 and A3000.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon Z50 to give you extra detail due to its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer Z50 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.