Nikon Z50 vs Sony A77

Its time to look more in depth at the Nikon Z50 vs Sony A77, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Z50 (21MP) and the A77 (24MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The Z50 was revealed 8 years after the A77 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Z50 scores vs the A77 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z50 and Sony SLT-A77. The full galleries are provided at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Sony A77 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Nikon Z50 has exterior dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Sony A77 has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

Examine the Nikon Z50 vs Sony A77 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Z50 versus the A77.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and A77 is 74 and 59 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The pic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z50 and A77.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony A77 to render extra detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer Z50 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.