Nikon Z50 vs Sony A35

Below is a detailed analysis of the Nikon Z50 vs Sony A35, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and A35 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Z50 was revealed 8 years later than the A35 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Z50 grades vs the A35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z50 and Sony SLT-A35. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Sony A35 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon Z50 provides physical dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Sony A35 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Z50 and the A35.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and A35 is 74 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z50 and A35.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon Z50 to render extra detail because of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent Z50 provides a benefit in sensor technology.