Nikon Z50 vs Sony A390

Below, we are reviewing the Nikon Z50 and Sony A390, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and A390 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Z50 was manufactured 9 years after the A390 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Z50 grades versus the A390 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z50 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A390. The entire galleries are available at Nikon Z50 Gallery & Sony A390 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z50 has got exterior dimensions 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 A390 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") along with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Z50 and the A390.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and A390 is 74 and 66 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The image here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z50 and A390.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon Z50 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Z50 will have an edge in sensor technology.