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Nikon Z50 vs Sony A77 II

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Sony SLT-A77 II front
Portability
62
Imaging
66
Features
85
Overall
73

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A77 II Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Introduced October 2019
Sony A77 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Introduced May 2014
  • Older Model is Sony A77
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony A77 II Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Nikon Z50 vs Sony A77 II, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Z50 (21MP) and the A77 II (24MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Z50 was brought out 5 years later than the A77 II and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Z50 matches up versus the A77 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Sony A77 II

 Z50 A77 II 
IntroducedOctober 2019May 2014Fresher by 66 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Nikon Z50

 A77 II Z50 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1229k1040kSharper display (+189k dot)

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Sony A77 II

 Z50 A77 II 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z50 enjoys physical dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Sony A77 II has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Z50 and the A77 II.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A77 II size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and A77 II is 74 and 62 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A77 II top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The visual underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z50 and A77 II.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony A77 II to resolve more detail having its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern Z50 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A77 II sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A77 II Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Sony A77 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 Portrait photography info
Sony A77 II Portrait photography info
80
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
79
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 Street photography features
Sony A77 II Street photography features
73
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
provides touch to focus
environment sealing
great ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors (397g)
76
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 Sports photography advice
Sony A77 II Sports photography advice
75
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
bad battery power (480 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 Travel photography features
Sony A77 II Travel photography features
77
environment sealing
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
decent megapixels (21MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
heavier than competitors (397 grams)
64
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery power (480 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 Landscape photography information
Sony A77 II Landscape photography information
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
73
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
bad battery power (480 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 Vlogging details
Sony A77 II Vlogging details
71
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic support
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors (397g)
78
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone socket
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony A77 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Sony A77 II
 Nikon Z50Sony SLT-A77 II
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z50 Sony SLT-A77 II
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2019-10-10 2014-05-21
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 6 Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5568 x 3712 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 51200 25600
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 209 79
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 15 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/250s
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 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 397g (0.88 lbs) 647g (1.43 lbs)
Dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 1013
Other
Battery life 320 shots 480 shots
Battery type Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL25 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $857 $1,198