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Nikon Z50 vs Sony A7S

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S front
Portability
77
Imaging
60
Features
73
Overall
65

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A7S Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Launched October 2019
Sony A7S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 409600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Introduced April 2014
  • Replacement is Sony A7S II
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony A7S Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Nikon Z50 versus Sony A7S, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and A7S (12MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and A7S (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z50 was brought out 5 years after the A7S which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the Z50 matches up vs the A7S for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Sony A7S

 Z50 A7S 
IntroducedOctober 2019April 2014More modern by 68 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Nikon Z50

 A7S Z50 
Display resolution1230k1040kSharper display (+190k dot)

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Sony A7S

 Z50 A7S 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon Z50 comes with physical measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Sony A7S has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

Check out the Nikon Z50 versus Sony A7S in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Z50 vs the A7S.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A7S size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and A7S is 74 and 77 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A7S top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The pic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Z50 and A7S.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z50 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Nikon Z50 will show greater detail having its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent Z50 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A7S sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A7S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 Portrait photography details
Sony A7S Portrait photography details
80
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
68
you can focus manually
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 Street photography information
Sony A7S Street photography information
73
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
provides touch to focus
environment proofing
good high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average (397g)
76
screen tilts
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
lighter than average (489 grams)
great high ISO (409,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z50
Sports photography with Sony A7S
75
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
52
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
terrible battery power (360 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 Travel photography features
Sony A7S Travel photography features
77
environment proofing
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
heavier than average (397g)
58
lighter than average (489g)
weather sealing
terrible battery power (360 shots)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A7S Landscape photography highlights
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
66
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (409,600)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
terrible battery power (360 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 Vlogging factors
Sony A7S Vlogging factors
71
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
has face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic jack
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average (397 grams)
34
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic support
lighter than average (489 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony A7S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Sony A7S
 Nikon Z50Sony Alpha A7S
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z50 Sony Alpha A7S
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2019-10-10 2014-04-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 6 Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5568 x 3712 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 51200 409600
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 209 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Sony E
Number of lenses 15 121
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 397 grams (0.88 lbs) 489 grams (1.08 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 87
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.2
DXO Low light score not tested 3702
Other
Battery life 320 images 360 images
Battery style Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL25 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $857 $1,998