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Z50 vs A5000
Quick take: The Z50 has the highest resolution at 21MP; the A5000 is the most affordable; only the Z50 is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·14 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
Z50 — Beginner, Travel, Everyday: Nikon's Z system at its most accessible.
Who should buy what
Z50 (2019)
is the right camera for you if…
- Nikon DSLR users wanting a lighter mirrorless
- First-time enthusiast camera buyers
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Z50Nikon · 2019 | A5000Sony · 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £499 | £154Best |
| Sensor | APS-C CMOS | 20.1MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.9MPBest | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps (1.5× crop), 1080p 120fps | Full HD 1080 (60i / 25p AVCHD), 1440×1080/30p MP4 |
| Autofocus | 209-point phase-detect hybrid AF | 25-point contrast AF with face detection |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) |
| Burst Rate | 11fpsBest | 3.5fps |
| Battery Life | 300 shots (CIPA) | ~420 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 397g (body only) | 269g (with battery)Best |
| Dimensions | 126.5 × 93.5 × 60.0mm | 109.6 × 62.8 × 35.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.68× 2.36M-dot | None (rear screen only) |
| Screen | 3.2" downward-tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.0" 180° flip-up LCD, 460k dots |
| Mount | Nikon Z-Mount (DX) | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, Micro USB, Micro HDMI | Micro USB (Multi Terminal), micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
Z50
A5000
Portrait
6.6/10
4.3/10
Street
6.3/10
6.5/10
Travel
6.1/10
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
5.5/10
2.6/10
Filmmaking
4.8/10
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Documentary
5.8/10
3.5/10
Sports & Action
6.8/10
3.1/10
Landscape
5.3/10
4.7/10
Wildlife
7.2/10
4.2/10
Casual
5.4/10
4.2/10
Food
6.0/10
5.2/10
Macro
5.6/10
4.7/10
Architecture
5.1/10
4.8/10
Astrophotography
5.2/10
4.8/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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