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Nikon Z50 vs Sony A7S II

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S II front
Portability
68
Imaging
61
Features
76
Overall
67

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A7S II Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Launched October 2019
Sony A7S II
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Raise to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Released October 2015
  • Superseded the Sony A7S
  • Newer Model is Sony A7S III
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony A7S II Overview

Below, we are looking at the Nikon Z50 and Sony A7S II, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and A7S II (12MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and A7S II (Full frame) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z50 was introduced 4 years after the A7S II which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the Z50 grades against the A7S II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Sony A7S II

 Z50 A7S II 
ReleasedOctober 2019October 2015Newer by 49 months
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Nikon Z50

 A7S II Z50 
Display resolution1229k1040kSharper display (+189k dot)

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Sony A7S II

 Z50 A7S II 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A7S II Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z50 features external 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) and the Sony A7S II has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Z50 against the A7S II.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A7S II size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and A7S II is 74 and 68 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A7S II top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A7S II Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z50 and A7S II.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z50 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Nikon Z50 will offer extra detail using its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer Z50 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A7S II sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A7S II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z50
Portrait photography with Sony A7S II
80
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
68
you can focus manually
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 Street photography info
Sony A7S II Street photography info
73
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
provides touch focus
environment proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (397g)
78
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
great ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z50
Sports photography with Sony A7S II
75
decent megapixels (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
58
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
not so great battery life (370 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 Travel photography details
Sony A7S II Travel photography details
77
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
provides touch focus
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
heavier than competition in class (397 grams)
49
environment sealing
not so great battery life (370 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z50
Landscape photography with Sony A7S II
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
71
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
not so great battery life (370 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 Vlogging advice
Sony A7S II Vlogging advice
71
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
provides face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic socket
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (397 grams)
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic support
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony A7S II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Sony A7S II
 Nikon Z50Sony Alpha A7S II
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z50 Sony Alpha A7S II
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2019-10-10 2015-10-12
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 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5568 x 3712 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 51200 102400
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 409600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 209 169
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Sony E
Number of lenses 15 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps])
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 397g (0.88 lb) 627g (1.38 lb)
Dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 2993
Other
Battery life 320 pictures 370 pictures
Battery style Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL25 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $857 $2,767