Nikon Z50 vs Sony A6400

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.

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.

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).

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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.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and A6400 is 74 and 83 respectively.

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.