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Nikon Z50 vs Sony A33

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A33 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Released October 2019
Sony A33
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Launched August 2010
  • Refreshed by Sony A35
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony A33 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon Z50 versus Sony A33, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and A33 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Z50 was announced 9 years later than the A33 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Z50 grades against the A33 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Sony A33

 Z50 A33 
LaunchedOctober 2019August 2010Fresher by 112 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Nikon Z50

 A33 Z50 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Sony A33

 Z50 A33 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z50 has outside 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 A33 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Z50 versus the A33.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A33 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and A33 is 74 and 67 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z50 and A33.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon Z50 to result in extra detail with its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger Z50 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A33 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 Portrait photography info
Sony A33 Portrait photography info
80
manual focus
megapixel count good (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
72
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Street photography camera
Sony A33 as a Street photography camera
73
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
weather proof
very good high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (397 grams)
76
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 Sports photography highlights
Sony A33 Sports photography highlights
75
megapixel count good (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather proof
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
not so great battery (340 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z50
Travel photography with Sony A33
77
weather proof
supports bluetooth
includes focus by touch
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition (397g)
61
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery (340 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A33 Landscape photography highlights
79
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
megapixel count good (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
67
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
not so great battery (340 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 Vlogging info
Sony A33 Vlogging info
71
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone port
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (397 grams)
77
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone port
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Sony A33
 Nikon Z50Sony SLT-A33
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z50 Sony SLT-A33
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2019-10-10 2010-08-24
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 6 Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5568 x 3712 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 51200 12800
Max boosted ISO 204800 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch 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
Total focus points 209 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 15 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 1,150 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 397 grams (0.88 lb) 500 grams (1.10 lb)
Dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 591
Other
Battery life 320 pictures 340 pictures
Type of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL25 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $857 $230