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Nikon Z50 vs Sony A900

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 front
Portability
54
Imaging
67
Features
62
Overall
65

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A900 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(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
  • Introduced October 2019
Sony A900
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
  • Introduced October 2008
  • Renewed by Sony A99
Photography Glossary

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A900 Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon Z50 and Sony A900, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Z50 (21MP) and the A900 (25MP) is pretty similar but the Z50 (APS-C) and A900 (Full frame) have different sensor sizes.

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The Z50 was announced 11 years later than the A900 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Z50 scores against the A900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Sony A900

 Z50 A900 
IntroducedOctober 2019October 2008Fresher by 134 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k922kCrisper screen (+118k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Nikon Z50

 A900 Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Sony A900

 Z50 A900 
Focus manually More precise focus

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A900 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z50 features outside dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Sony A900 has dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z50 and Sony A900 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Z50 and the A900.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A900 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and A900 is 74 and 54 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A900 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A900 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The graphic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z50 and A900.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z50 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Sony A900 will deliver greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher Z50 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A900 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 Portrait photography advice
Sony A900 Portrait photography advice
80
has manual focus
good MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
72
focusing manually
megapixel count fantastic (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z50
Street photography with Sony A900
73
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
provides touch focus
weather sealing
very good ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others in class (397g)
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 Sports photography information
Sony A900 Sports photography information
75
good MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
71
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count fantastic (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 Travel photography advice
Sony A900 Travel photography advice
77
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
provides touch focus
good MP (21MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than others in class (397g)
55
environment sealing
megapixel count fantastic (25MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A900 as a Landscape photography camera
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
good MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
73
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count fantastic (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
has double storage slots
doesn't have liveview
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 Vlogging factors
Sony A900 Vlogging factors
71
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
includes face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic port
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others in class (397 grams)
9
can't record video
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Sony A900
 Nikon Z50Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z50 Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2019-10-10 2008-10-22
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 6 Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 25 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5568 x 3712 6048 x 4032
Highest native ISO 51200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 209 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 15 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 397 gr (0.88 lb) 895 gr (1.97 lb)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 1431
Other
Battery life 320 pictures 880 pictures
Form of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL25 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Storage slots 1 2
Pricing at release $857 $2,736