Nikon Z50 vs Sony A7 IV
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony A7 IV Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Nikon Z50 vs Sony A7 IV Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z50 and Sony Alpha A7 IV. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Sony A7 IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Sony A7 IV
Z50 | A7 IV | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony A7 IV over the Nikon Z50
A7 IV | Z50 | |||
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Introduced | October 2021 | October 2019 | Newer by 24 months | |
Display type | Fully articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1440k | 1040k | Crisper display (+400k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Sony A7 IV
Z50 | A7 IV | |||
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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).
Analyze the Nikon Z50 versus Sony A7 IV in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and A7 IV is 74 and 61 respectively.
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.
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony A7 IV Specifications
Nikon Z50 | Sony Alpha A7 IV | |
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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 |