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Nikon Z50 vs Sony A300

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 front
Portability
64
Imaging
49
Features
45
Overall
47

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A300 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Launched October 2019
Sony A300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 632g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Revealed January 2008
  • Updated by Sony A330
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony A300 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon Z50 vs Sony A300, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and A300 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Z50 was launched 11 years after the A300 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Z50 scores vs the A300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Sony A300

 Z50 A300 
RevealedOctober 2019January 2008More modern by 143 months
Screen dimensions3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the Nikon Z50

 A300 Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Sony A300

 Z50 A300 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Nikon Z50 features physical measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Sony A300 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z50 vs Sony A300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Z50 vs the A300.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and A300 is 74 and 64 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A300 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The image here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z50 and A300.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon Z50 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The newer Z50 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A300 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 Portrait photography information
Sony A300 Portrait photography information
80
has manual focus
megapixel count good (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
59
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 Street photography highlights
Sony A300 Street photography highlights
73
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
has touch to focus
environment sealing
good ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (397g)
74
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A300 as a Sports photography camera
75
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
54
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 Travel photography details
Sony A300 Travel photography details
77
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
has touch to focus
megapixel count good (21MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
heavier than competitors in class (397 grams)
45
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 Landscape photography factors
Sony A300 Landscape photography factors
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
megapixel count good (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
57
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
low MP (10 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 Vlogging information
Sony A300 Vlogging information
71
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
has face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic jack
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (397 grams)
9
no video recording
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony A300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Sony A300
 Nikon Z50Sony Alpha DSLR-A300
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z50 Sony Alpha DSLR-A300
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2019-10-10 2008-01-30
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 21MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 5568 x 3712 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
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
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 gr (0.88 lb) 632 gr (1.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 64
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.4
DXO Low light score not tested 538
Other
Battery life 320 photographs -
Battery style Built-in -
Battery model EN-EL25 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) Compact Flash
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $857 $0