Z50vs A7R IV
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Beginner, Travel, Everyday — Z50 (2019): Nikon's Z system at its most accessible.
Landscape, Studio, Commercial — A7R IV (2019): 61MP in a mirrorless body — the resolution benchmark.
Who should buy what
Z50 (2019)
- Nikon DSLR users wanting a lighter mirrorless
- First-time enthusiast camera buyers
A7R IV (2019)
- Landscape photographers who print large
- Studio shooters needing maximum detail
Quick take: The a7r iv has the highest resolution at 61mp; the z50 is the most affordable; only the a7r iv is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Z50 (2019) | A7R IV (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £499 | £2,199 |
| Sensor | APS-C CMOS | Full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 20.9MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps (1.5× crop), 1080p 120fps | 4K 30fps |
| Autofocus | 209-point phase-detect hybrid AF | 567-point phase-detect, real-time tracking |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 11fps | 10fps |
| Battery Life | 300 shots (CIPA) | 670 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 397g (body only) | 665g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 126.5 × 93.5 × 60.0mm | 128.9 × 96.4 × 77.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.68× 2.36M-dot | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 3.2" downward-tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.44M-dot |
| Mount | Nikon Z-Mount (DX) | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, Micro USB, Micro HDMI | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 4.1, USB-C 3.2 |
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