Nikon Z50 vs Sony A560
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![Nikon Z50 front Nikon Z50 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Z50/Nikon-Z50-front.jpg)
![Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 front Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A560/Sony-A560-front.jpg)
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony A560 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
- Released October 2019
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Revealed August 2010
- Superseded the Sony A500
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony A560 Overview
In this write-up, we will be comparing the Nikon Z50 versus Sony A560, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and A560 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (APS-C).
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The Z50 was unveiled 9 years later than the A560 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Z50 grades vs the A560 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony A560 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z50 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The full galleries are available at Nikon Z50 Gallery & Sony A560 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Sony A560
Z50 | A560 | |||
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Revealed | October 2019 | ![]() | August 2010 | Fresher by 112 months |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 922k | Sharper screen (+118k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Nikon Z50
A560 | Z50 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Sony A560
Z50 | A560 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Nikon Z50 vs Sony A560 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon Z50 offers outside measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Sony A560 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon Z50 versus Sony A560 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Z50 against the A560.
![Nikon Z50 vs Sony A560 size comparison Nikon Z50 vs Sony A560 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Z50-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A560-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and A560 is 74 and 64 respectively.
![Nikon Z50 vs Sony A560 top view buttons comparison Nikon Z50 vs Sony A560 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Z50-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A560-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon Z50 vs Sony A560 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The graphic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z50 and A560.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon Z50 to deliver more detail having an extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent Z50 will have an edge in sensor innovation.
![Nikon Z50 vs Sony A560 sensor size comparison Nikon Z50 vs Sony A560 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Z50-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A560-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon Z50 vs Sony A560 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon Z50 vs Sony A560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon Z50 vs Sony A560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Z50-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A560-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony A560 Specifications
Nikon Z50 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Z50 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2019-10-10 | 2010-08-24 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed 6 | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing 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 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 204800 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 209 | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon Z | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Available lenses | 15 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display size | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 11.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
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 | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 397 gr (0.88 pounds) | 599 gr (1.32 pounds) |
Dimensions | 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 817 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 photos | 1050 photos |
Form of battery | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 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/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | 2 |
Pricing at launch | $857 | $650 |