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Nikon Z50 vs Sony A350

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A350 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(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
Sony A350
(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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Sony A350

 Z50 A350 
ReleasedOctober 2019June 2008Fresher by 139 months
Screen dimension3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Nikon Z50

 A350 Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Sony A350

 Z50 A350 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A350 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and A350 is 74 and 62 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A350 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A350 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A350 as a Portrait photography camera
80
focusing manually
MP count good (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
71
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 Street photography info
Sony A350 Street photography info
73
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has focus by touch
weather sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (397g)
66
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
more heavy than competition (674g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A350 as a Sports photography camera
75
MP count good (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 Travel photography info
Sony A350 Travel photography info
77
weather sealing
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
MP count good (21MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition (397g)
51
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (674 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 Landscape photography advice
Sony A350 Landscape photography advice
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
MP count good (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
64
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 Vlogging information
Sony A350 Vlogging information
71
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic socket
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (397 grams)
9
no video shooting
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony A350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Sony A350
 Nikon Z50Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
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