Z50vs A6100
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Beginner, Travel, Everyday — Z50 (2019): Nikon's Z system at its most accessible.
Beginner, Family, Travel — A6100 (2019): Best autofocus in its class for the price.
Who should buy what
Z50 (2019)
- Nikon DSLR users wanting a lighter mirrorless
- First-time enthusiast camera buyers
A6100 (2019)
- First-time mirrorless buyers who want solid AF
- Families stepping up from a smartphone
Quick take: The a6100 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the z50 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Z50 (2019) | A6100 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £499 | £549 |
| Sensor | APS-C CMOS | APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.9MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps (1.5× crop), 1080p 120fps | 4K 30fps |
| Autofocus | 209-point phase-detect hybrid AF | 425-point phase-detect, real-time tracking |
| Stabilisation | None | None |
| Burst Rate | 11fps | 11fps |
| Battery Life | 300 shots (CIPA) | 420 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 397g (body only) | 396g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 126.5 × 93.5 × 60.0mm | 119.9 × 66.9 × 59.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.68× 2.36M-dot | EVF 0.39" 1.44M-dot |
| Screen | 3.2" downward-tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k-dot |
| Mount | Nikon Z-Mount (DX) | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | SD UHS-I / Memory Stick |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, Micro USB, Micro HDMI | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
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