Nikon Z50 vs Sony A6600
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68 Features
84 Overall
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony A6600 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Nikon Z50 vs Sony A6600 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z50 & Sony Alpha a6600. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon Z50 Gallery & Sony A6600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Sony A6600
Z50 | A6600 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 922k | Crisper screen (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Nikon Z50
A6600 | Z50 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Sony A6600
Z50 | A6600 | |||
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Announced | October 2019 | August 2019 | Similar age | |
Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting 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).
Check out the Nikon Z50 versus Sony A6600 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and A6600 is 74 and 77 respectively.
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.
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony A6600 Specifications
Nikon Z50 | Sony Alpha a6600 | |
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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 |