Nikon Z50 vs Sony A33

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z50 & Sony SLT-A33. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon Z50 Gallery & Sony A33 Gallery.

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.

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

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.