Nikon Z Z50 Black 2020
Nikon
75 Overall Score
vs
Sony Alpha Alpha 1 Black 2021
Sony
96 Overall Score
Scores
Beginner
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Photography
Youtube
Product Photography
Video
Travel
Vlogging
Streaming
Specifications
| Nikon Z Z50 | Sony Alpha Alpha 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | Stacked CMOS |
| Size | aps-c | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 20.899999618530273 MP | 50.099998474121094 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | EXPEED 6 | BIONZ XR |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 209 | Continuous-Servo AF (C), Direct Manual Focus (DMF), Manual Focus |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | — | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 11 fps | 30 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Max Shutter | 1/4000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 8K★ |
| 4K FPS | 30 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps | 240 fps★ |
| 10-bit | — | ✓★ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | — | ✓★ |
| Codec | H.264 | H.264/XAVC S-I 4:2:2 10-Bit, H.264/XAVC S 4:2:2 10-Bit, H.264/XAVC S 4:2:0 8-Bit |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 2.4M dots | 9.4M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.40 kg★ | 0.74 kg |
| Battery Life | 300 shots | 530 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | Micro-USB 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1★ | USB Type-C |
| HDMI | Micro-HDMI | HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon Z Z50 Black 2020
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong sensor (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Sony Alpha Alpha 1 Black 2021
- Strong evf (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong af (96th percentile)96th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sony Alpha Alpha 1
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 10 usage categories and 11 of 33 specs.