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Nikon Z50 vs Sony A380

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
Portability
68
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A380 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Released October 2019
Sony A380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 519g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Previous Model is Sony A350
  • Successor is Sony A390
Photography Glossary

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A380 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Nikon Z50 versus Sony A380, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and A380 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Z50 was released 10 years after the A380 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Z50 scores versus the A380 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Sony A380

 Z50 A380 
IntroducedOctober 2019August 2009Newer by 124 months
Display dimensions3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Nikon Z50

 A380 Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Sony A380

 Z50 A380 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon Z50 enjoys external measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Sony A380 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Z50 compared to the A380.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A380 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and A380 is 74 and 68 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A380 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The picture below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z50 and A380.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon Z50 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The fresher Z50 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A380 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A380 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 Portrait photography information
Sony A380 Portrait photography information
80
has manual focus
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect focus
saves RAW formats
72
focusing manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Street photography camera
Sony A380 as a Street photography camera
73
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
supports focus via touch
weather proof
great high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average in class (397g)
77
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 Sports photography advice
Sony A380 Sports photography advice
75
decent megapixels (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
60
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
not so great battery pack (500 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 Travel photography features
Sony A380 Travel photography features
77
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than average in class (397 grams)
54
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (500 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 Landscape photography details
Sony A380 Landscape photography details
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
decent megapixels (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
61
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
small screen (2.7 inch)
not so great battery pack (500 shots)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z50
Vlogging with Sony A380
71
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic support
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average in class (397g)
9
no video recording
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony A380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Sony A380
 Nikon Z50Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z50 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2019-10-10 2009-08-24
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 6 Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5568 x 3712 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 51200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 209 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 15 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160s
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 -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 397 grams (0.88 pounds) 519 grams (1.14 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 67
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.8
DXO Low light score not tested 614
Other
Battery life 320 shots 500 shots
Form of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL25 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $857 $899