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Nikon Z50 vs Sony A7c

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Sony Alpha A7c front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
88
Overall
80

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A7c Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Launched October 2019
Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Announced September 2020
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony A7c Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Nikon Z50 versus Sony A7c, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Z50 (21MP) and the A7c (24MP) is very close but the Z50 (APS-C) and A7c (Full frame) possess different sensor sizes.

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The Z50 was introduced 11 months prior to the A7c which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the Z50 grades versus the A7c in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Sony A7c

 Z50 A7c 
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k922kSharper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Nikon Z50

 A7c Z50 
AnnouncedSeptember 2020October 2019More modern by 11 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Sony A7c

 Z50 A7c 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Nikon Z50 has got outer 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 A7c has specifications of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Z50 vs the A7c.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A7c size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and A7c is 74 and 78 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A7c top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The picture underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z50 and A7c.

All in all, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z50 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A7c will render more detail using its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged Z50 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A7c sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A7c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 Portrait photography advice
Sony A7c Portrait photography advice
80
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
78
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7c as a Street photography camera
73
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch focus
environment sealing
very good high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (397g)
85
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch focus
weather proofing
great high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 Sports photography features
Sony A7c Sports photography features
75
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
88
silent mode (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery life (740 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 Travel photography advice
Sony A7c Travel photography advice
77
environment sealing
has bluetooth
boasts touch focus
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition (397 grams)
86
good battery life (740 per charge)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
provides touch focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 Landscape photography advice
Sony A7c Landscape photography advice
79
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
88
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery life (740 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 Vlogging highlights
Sony A7c Vlogging highlights
71
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic port
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (397 grams)
86
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic support
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony A7c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Sony A7c
 Nikon Z50Sony Alpha A7c
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z50 Sony Alpha A7c
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2019-10-10 2020-09-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-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 surface area 369.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5568 x 3712 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 51200 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 209 693
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Sony E
Available lenses 15 122
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully articulated
Screen size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 397g (0.88 lbs) 509g (1.12 lbs)
Dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 images 740 images
Style of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL25 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $857 $1,800