Nikon Z50 vs Sony A300
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony A300 Key Specs
(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
(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
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).
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Nikon Z50 vs Sony A300 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z50 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Sony A300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Sony A300
Z50 | A300 | |||
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Revealed | October 2019 | January 2008 | More modern by 143 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the Nikon Z50
A300 | Z50 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Sony A300
Z50 | A300 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting 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.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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and A300 is 74 and 64 respectively.
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.
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony A300 Specifications
Nikon Z50 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 | |
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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 |