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Nikon Z50 vs Sony A7 IV

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 IV front
Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A7 IV Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Revealed October 2019
Sony A7 IV
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
  • Introduced October 2021
  • Previous Model is Sony A7 III
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony A7 IV Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Nikon Z50 versus Sony A7 IV, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and A7 IV (33MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and A7 IV (Full frame) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z50 was manufactured 24 months before the A7 IV making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Z50 matches up vs the A7 IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Sony A7 IV

 Z50 A7 IV 
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony A7 IV over the Nikon Z50

 A7 IV Z50 
IntroducedOctober 2021October 2019Newer by 24 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1440k1040kCrisper display (+400k dot)

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Sony A7 IV

 Z50 A7 IV 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A7 IV Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon Z50 features outside dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 IV has specifications of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Z50 and the A7 IV.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A7 IV size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and A7 IV is 74 and 61 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A7 IV top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A7 IV Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The picture here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z50 and A7 IV.

All in all, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z50 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A7 IV will offer you greater detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged Z50 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A7 IV sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A7 IV Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A7 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 Portrait photography factors
Sony A7 IV Portrait photography factors
80
manual focus
decent MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
81
you can focus manually
megapixel count fantastic (33 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z50
Street photography with Sony A7 IV
73
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
weather proof
very good ISO range (51,200)
no image stabilization
heavier than others (397 grams)
79
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
comes with focus by touch
environment proofing
very good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 Sports photography features
Sony A7 IV Sports photography features
75
decent MP (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
84
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (33 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery (600 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 Travel photography advice
Sony A7 IV Travel photography advice
77
weather proof
supports bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
decent MP (21MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
heavier than others (397 grams)
80
great battery (600 CIPA)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count fantastic (33 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 Landscape photography info
Sony A7 IV Landscape photography info
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
decent MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
no image stabilization
83
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (33 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
great battery (600 shots)
has double storage slots
doesn't have liveview
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z50
Vlogging with Sony A7 IV
71
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
provides face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic port
no image stabilization
heavier than others (397 grams)
80
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic port
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony A7 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Sony A7 IV
 Nikon Z50Sony Alpha A7 IV
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z50 Sony Alpha A7 IV
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-10-10 2021-10-21
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 33 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5568 x 3712 7008 x 4672
Maximum native ISO 51200 51200
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 209 759
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Sony E
Available lenses 15 172
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully articulated
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 3,690k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3843840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 600 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 500 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 300 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 250 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 240 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p /
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB PD supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 397g (0.88 lbs) 699g (1.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 pictures 600 pictures
Battery form Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL25 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots 1 Two
Launch price $857 $2,500