Nikon Z50 vs Sony A6400
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84 Overall
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![Nikon Z50 front Nikon Z50 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Z50/Nikon-Z50-front.jpg)
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69 Features
88 Overall
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony A6400 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced October 2019
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102400)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
- Launched January 2019
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony A6400 Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Nikon Z50 versus Sony A6400, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Z50 (21MP) and the A6400 (24MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).
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The Z50 was brought out 9 months later than the A6400 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the Z50 matches up vs the A6400 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony A6400 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z50 & Sony Alpha a6400. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon Z50 Gallery & Sony A6400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Sony A6400
Z50 | A6400 | |||
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Launched | October 2019 | ![]() | January 2019 | More recent by 9 months |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 922k | Crisper screen (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Nikon Z50
A6400 | Z50 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Sony A6400
Z50 | A6400 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both good for selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Nikon Z50 vs Sony A6400 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon Z50 offers outside 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 A6400 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") and a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).
Check the Nikon Z50 versus Sony A6400 in our completely 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)
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Z50 vs the A6400.
![Nikon Z50 vs Sony A6400 size comparison Nikon Z50 vs Sony A6400 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Z50-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6400-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and A6400 is 74 and 83 respectively.
![Nikon Z50 vs Sony A6400 top view buttons comparison Nikon Z50 vs Sony A6400 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Z50-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6400-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon Z50 vs Sony A6400 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z50 and A6400.
Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony A6400 to show extra detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher Z50 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Nikon Z50 vs Sony A6400 sensor size comparison Nikon Z50 vs Sony A6400 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Z50-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6400-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon Z50 vs Sony A6400 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon Z50 vs Sony A6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon Z50 vs Sony A6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Z50-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6400-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait 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 A6400 Specifications
Nikon Z50 | Sony Alpha a6400 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Z50 | Sony Alpha a6400 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2019-10-10 | 2019-01-15 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed 6 | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 32000 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 204800 | 102400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 209 | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon Z | Sony E |
Total lenses | 15 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (at ISO 100) | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | - | Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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 | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 397 gr (0.88 lb) | 403 gr (0.89 lb) |
Dimensions | 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") | 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 83 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1431 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 pictures | 410 pictures |
Battery type | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL25 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant) |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $857 | $898 |