Nikon Z50 vs Sony A7R

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon Z50 vs Sony A7R, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and A7R (36MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and A7R (Full frame) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z50 was introduced 5 years later than the A7R and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Z50 grades versus the A7R with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z50 & Sony Alpha A7R. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon Z50 Gallery & Sony A7R Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z50 has outside measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Sony A7R has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Z50 and the A7R.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and A7R is 74 and 78 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The graphic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z50 and A7R.

All in all, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z50 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A7R will show greater detail using its extra 15MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Z50 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.