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Nikon Z50 vs Sony A6600

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Sony Alpha a6600 front
Portability
77
Imaging
69
Features
96
Overall
79

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A6600 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Revealed October 2019
Sony A6600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
  • Announced August 2019
  • Updated by Sony A6700
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony A6600 Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Nikon Z50 versus Sony A6600, 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 A6600 (24MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Z50 was released 2 months later than the A6600 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 A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Z50 scores vs the A6600 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Sony A6600

 Z50 A6600 
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k922kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Nikon Z50

 A6600 Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Sony A6600

 Z50 A6600 
AnnouncedOctober 2019August 2019Similar age
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A6600 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z50 offers outer measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Sony A6600 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Z50 against the A6600.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A6600 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and A6600 is 74 and 77 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A6600 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A6600 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z50 and A6600.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony A6600 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A6600 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A6600 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A6600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A6600 as a Portrait photography camera
80
you can focus manually
good resolution (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
exports RAW files
81
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Street photography camera
Sony A6600 as a Street photography camera
73
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
includes focus by touch
weather proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (397 grams)
83
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
features touch to focus
environment proof
very good ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z50
Sports photography with Sony A6600
75
good resolution (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
84
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery (810 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 Travel photography highlights
Sony A6600 Travel photography highlights
77
weather proof
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
good resolution (21MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (397g)
84
great battery (810 CIPA)
environment proof
has bluetooth
features touch to focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 Landscape photography details
Sony A6600 Landscape photography details
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
good resolution (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
85
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW files
environment proof
great battery (810 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 Vlogging features
Sony A6600 Vlogging features
71
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (397 grams)
84
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic port
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony A6600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Sony A6600
 Nikon Z50Sony Alpha a6600
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z50 Sony Alpha a6600
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-10-10 2019-08-28
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 21MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5568 x 3712 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 51200 32000
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 209 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Sony E
Number of lenses 15 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options - Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 397 grams (0.88 lbs) 503 grams (1.11 lbs)
Dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.4
DXO Low light score not tested 1497
Other
Battery life 320 photographs 810 photographs
Battery form Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL25 NP-FZ1000
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $857 $1,198