Nikon Z50 vs Sony A700

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon Z50 versus Sony A700, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and A700 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Z50 was released 11 years after the A700 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Z50 grades vs the A700 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z50 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Sony A700 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon Z50 features external dimensions 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 A700 has sizing of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Z50 vs the A700.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and A700 is 74 and 58 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The picture underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z50 and A700.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon Z50 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher Z50 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.