Z50vs A6000
Sony
A6000 (2014)
Starting from £249 new
Best for Entry-level mirrorless & budget E-mount
View A6000
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Beginner, Travel, Everyday — Z50 (2019): Nikon's Z system at its most accessible.
Entry-Level Mirrorless & Budget E-Mount — A6000 (2014): The Sony that started a generation of E-mount loyalty — 11fps, 24MP, and 179 phase-detect points in a compact body that remained excellent value for nearly a decade.
Who should buy what
Z50 (2019)
- Nikon DSLR users wanting a lighter mirrorless
- First-time enthusiast camera buyers
A6000 (2014)
- First-time mirrorless buyers who want a capable, proven body at the lowest price
- Sony E-mount users who want a compact backup or second body
- Parents and travellers who want good image quality without a large camera
- Anyone curious about APS-C mirrorless who wants to try the system affordably
Quick take: The a6000 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the a6000 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Z50 (2019) | A6000 (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £499 | £249 |
| Sensor | APS-C CMOS | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor APS HD CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.9MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps (1.5× crop), 1080p 120fps | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | 209-point phase-detect hybrid AF | 179 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points |
| Stabilisation | None | None |
| Burst Rate | 11fps | 11fps |
| Battery Life | 300 shots (CIPA) | ~360 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 397g (body only) | 344g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 126.5 × 93.5 × 60.0mm | 119.9 × 66.9 × 45.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.68× 2.36M-dot | EVF, OLED 1.44M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" downward-tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.0" tilting LCD, 921k dots (no touch) |
| Mount | Nikon Z-Mount (DX) | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, Micro USB, Micro HDMI | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Z50 | A6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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