Nikon Z50 vs Sony A58

Below is a extensive assessment of the Nikon Z50 vs Sony A58, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the Z50 (21MP) and the A58 (20MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Z50 was introduced 5 years later than the A58 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the Z50 scores vs the A58 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z50 and Sony SLT-A58. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Sony A58 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z50 comes with exterior measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Sony A58 has measurements of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z50 vs Sony A58 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Z50 and the A58.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and A58 is 74 and 68 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z50 and A58.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon Z50 to deliver more detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher Z50 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.