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Nikon Z50 vs Sony A200

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A200 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 A200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
  • Launched July 2008
  • Updated by Sony A230
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony A200 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon Z50 vs Sony A200, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and A200 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Z50 was introduced 11 years after the A200 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Z50 matches up against the A200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Sony A200

 Z50 A200 
LaunchedOctober 2019July 2008More modern by 137 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Nikon Z50

 A200 Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Sony A200

 Z50 A200 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon Z50 has got exterior dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Sony A200 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") and a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Z50 and the A200.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A200 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and A200 is 74 and 66 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The image below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z50 and A200.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon Z50 to result in greater detail using its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent Z50 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A200 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 Portrait photography factors
Sony A200 Portrait photography factors
80
has manual focus
decent MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
53
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
MP count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z50
Street photography with Sony A200
73
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
features focus via touch
environment proof
good high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (397 grams)
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A200 as a Sports photography camera
75
decent MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
environment proof
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
49
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
no liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 Travel photography highlights
Sony A200 Travel photography highlights
77
environment proof
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
decent MP (21 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (397g)
46
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 Landscape photography info
Sony A200 Landscape photography info
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
decent MP (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment proof
no image stabilization
53
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no liveview
MP count low (10MP)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 Vlogging advice
Sony A200 Vlogging advice
71
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone jack
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (397g)
9
no video
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony A200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Sony A200
 Nikon Z50Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z50 Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2019-10-10 2008-07-17
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 5568 x 3712 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 51200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 209 9
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 15 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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) 572 grams (1.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.3
DXO Low light score not tested 521
Other
Battery life 320 pictures -
Form of battery Built-in -
Battery model EN-EL25 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) Compact Flash
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $857 $100