Z50vs A6700
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Beginner, Travel, Everyday — Z50 (2019): Nikon's Z system at its most accessible.
All-Round & Video — A6700 (2023): Best-in-class autofocus and 4K/120p video in a compact APS-C body — the standout camera under £1,000.
Who should buy what
Z50 (2019)
- Nikon DSLR users wanting a lighter mirrorless
- First-time enthusiast camera buyers
A6700 (2023)
- APS-C photographers who want the best Sony autofocus in a compact body
- Video shooters who need 4K/120p and subject tracking in a smaller package
- A6400 or A6600 owners ready for a significant AF and video upgrade
- Photographers who want near-A7 performance without the full-frame price
Quick take: The a6700 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the z50 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Z50 (2019) | A6700 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £499 | £999 |
| Sensor | APS-C CMOS | 26MP APS-C Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.9MP | 26.0MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps (1.5× crop), 1080p 120fps | 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | 209-point phase-detect hybrid AF | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human/animal/bird/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 11fps | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 300 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 397g (body only) | 493g body only |
| Dimensions | 126.5 × 93.5 × 60.0mm | 122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.68× 2.36M-dot | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.2" downward-tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Nikon Z-Mount (DX) | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, Micro USB, Micro HDMI | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Z50 | A6700 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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