Nikon Z50 vs Sony A350
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony A350 Key Specs
(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
- Released October 2019
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
- Released June 2008
- Successor is Sony A380
Nikon Z50 vs Sony A350 Overview
Here is a extensive comparison of the Nikon Z50 and Sony A350, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and A350 (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe Z50 was launched 11 years later than the A350 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Z50 scores versus the A350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon Z50 vs Sony A350 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z50 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Sony A350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Sony A350
Z50 | A350 | |||
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Released | October 2019 | June 2008 | Fresher by 139 months | |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Nikon Z50
A350 | Z50 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Sony A350
Z50 | A350 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Nikon Z50 vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z50 features physical measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Sony A350 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).
See the Nikon Z50 and Sony A350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Z50 against the A350.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and A350 is 74 and 62 respectively.
Nikon Z50 vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z50 and A350.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon Z50 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer Z50 should have an edge in sensor technology.
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony A350 Specifications
Nikon Z50 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Z50 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2019-10-10 | 2008-06-06 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 369.0mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 209 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon Z | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Amount of lenses | 15 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3.2" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.49x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 11.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | - | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | - |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 397g (0.88 lbs) | 674g (1.49 lbs) |
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 rating | not tested | 65 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 595 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 images | - |
Battery form | Built-in | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL25 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $857 | $600 |