Nikon Z50 vs Sony A6500

In this article, we are comparing the Nikon Z50 versus Sony A6500, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the Z50 (21MP) and the A6500 (24MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Z50 was revealed 3 years later than the A6500 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Z50 scores vs the A6500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z50 and Sony Alpha a6500. The full galleries are provided at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Sony A6500 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon Z50 provides exterior measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Sony A6500 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Examine the Nikon Z50 versus Sony A6500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Z50 compared to the A6500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and A6500 is 74 and 81 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The visual underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z50 and A6500.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony A6500 to render extra detail because of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern Z50 provides an edge in sensor technology.