Z50vs A7 II
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Beginner, Travel, Everyday — Z50 (2019): Nikon's Z system at its most accessible.
Travel, Portrait — A7 II (2014): The camera that proved full-frame IBIS was possible in a compact body.
Who should buy what
Z50 (2019)
- Nikon DSLR users wanting a lighter mirrorless
- First-time enthusiast camera buyers
A7 II (2014)
- Photographers upgrading from APS-C who want full-frame on a budget
- Film shooters adapting vintage lenses (IBIS helps enormously)
Quick take: The a7 ii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the z50 is the most affordable; only the a7 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Z50 (2019) | A7 II (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £499 | £549 |
| Sensor | APS-C CMOS | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 20.9MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps (1.5× crop), 1080p 120fps | 1080p 60fps |
| Autofocus | 209-point phase-detect hybrid AF | 117-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 11fps | 5fps |
| Battery Life | 300 shots (CIPA) | 350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 397g (body only) | 599g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 126.5 × 93.5 × 60.0mm | 126.9 × 95.7 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.68× 2.36M-dot | EVF 0.71× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | 3.2" downward-tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.23M-dot |
| Mount | Nikon Z-Mount (DX) | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | SD / Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, Micro USB, Micro HDMI | Wi-Fi, NFC, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
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