Nikon Z50 vs Sony NEX-5R

Lets look more in depth at the Nikon Z50 versus Sony NEX-5R, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Z50 was released 7 years after the NEX-5R which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Z50 grades versus the NEX-5R when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z50 & Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon Z50 Gallery & Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z50 features outer measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5R has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Z50 against the NEX-5R.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and NEX-5R is 74 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The picture below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z50 and NEX-5R.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon Z50 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern Z50 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.