Nikon Z50 vs Sony A100

Following is a thorough review of the Nikon Z50 and Sony A100, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and A100 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Z50 was manufactured 13 years after the A100 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the Z50 grades against the A100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z50 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Sony A100 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z50 enjoys exterior dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Sony A100 has measurements of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

Check the Nikon Z50 and Sony A100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Z50 vs the A100.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and A100 is 74 and 64 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The picture here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z50 and A100.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon Z50 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 11MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The newer Z50 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.