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Nikon Z50 vs Sony A450

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A450 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Released October 2019
Sony A450
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony A450 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Nikon Z50 versus Sony A450, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and A450 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Z50 was revealed 9 years later than the A450 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Z50 grades against the A450 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Sony A450

 Z50 A450 
IntroducedOctober 2019January 2010Fresher by 119 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Nikon Z50

 A450 Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Sony A450

 Z50 A450 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z50 has 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) whilst the Sony A450 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Examine the Nikon Z50 versus Sony A450 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Z50 vs the A450.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A450 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and A450 is 74 and 65 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A450 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z50 and A450.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon Z50 to provide greater detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer Z50 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A450 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 Portrait photography advice
Sony A450 Portrait photography advice
80
has manual focus
decent MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
72
focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z50
Street photography with Sony A450
73
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
has touch focus
weather proof
great high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (397g)
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 Sports photography features
Sony A450 Sports photography features
75
decent MP (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
77
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery life (1,050 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 Travel photography details
Sony A450 Travel photography details
77
weather proof
supports bluetooth
has touch focus
decent MP (21 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition in class (397g)
60
better than average battery life (1,050 CIPA)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 Landscape photography features
Sony A450 Landscape photography features
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
decent MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
66
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (1,050 per charge)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 Vlogging highlights
Sony A450 Vlogging highlights
71
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic support
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (397g)
9
lack of video recording
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony A450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Sony A450
 Nikon Z50Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z50 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2019-10-10 2010-01-05
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 6 Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5568 x 3712 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 51200 12800
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 209 9
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 15 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT Clear Photo Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest 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 -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic 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) 560g (1.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 769
Other
Battery life 320 shots 1050 shots
Form of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL25 NP-FM500H
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/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $857 $1,241