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Nikon Z50 vs Sony a7 IV
Comparison

Optics
Video
Features
Storage & Battery

Nikon Z50

Nikon Z50 with no lens product image
73%

Sony a7 IV

sony a7 iv
Winner!
84%
Nikon Z50
vs
Sony a7 IV
Price
Brand
Nikon
Sony
Model
Z50
a7 IV
Released
2019
2021
Announcement Date
October 10, 2019
October 21, 2021
Camera Type
Mirrorless
Mirrorless
Camera Size
Camera Weight
Optics
Optics
72%
85%
Megapixels
21 MP
33 MP
Image Resolution
5568 x 3712 px
7008 x 4672 px
Sensor Type
CMOS
CMOS
Sensor Size
23.5 x 15.7 mm
23.8 x 35.6 mm
Sensor Format
APS-C
Full Frame
Frame Rate
11 fps
10 fps
Lens Mount
Nikon Z
Sony E
Image Processor
Expeed 6
Bionz XR
Aspect Ratio
3:2
3:2
Minimum ISO (Native)
100
100
Maximum ISO (Native)
51,200
51,200
Minimum ISO (Expanded)
100
50
Maximum ISO (Expanded)
204800
204400
Minimum Shutter Speed
30 s
30 s
Maximum Shutter Speed
1/ 4000 s
1/ 8000 s
Autofocus Points
209
759
In-body Stabilization
Viewfinder Type
Electronic
Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution
2,360,000 dots
3,686,400 dots
Video
Video
91%
91%
Video
Max Video Resolution
4K
4K
Max Video Dimensions
3840 x 2160 px
3840 x 2160 px
Max Video Frame Rate
120 p
120 p
Time-Lapse Built In
Video File Format
MPEG-4, MOV
MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Features
Features
86%
83%
Built-in Flash
External Flash
GPS
Weather Sealing
Screen Type
TFT LCD
LCD
Touch Screen
Screen Size
3.2"
3"
Screen Resolution
1,040,000 dots
1,040,000 dots
Flip Screen
Live View
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Storage and Battery
Storage and Battery
35%
76%
Memory Card
SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
CFexpress Type A, SD (UHS-II compatible)
Dual Memory Card Slots
Battery Type
EN-EL25
NP-FZ100
Battery Life
320 shots
580 shots
USB Charging
DXOMARK Scores
Sensor scores tested by DXOMARK
Overall Score
N/A
97%
Portrait (Color Depth)
N/A
25.4 bits
Landscape (Dynamic Range)
N/A
14.7 EVs
Sports (Low-Light ISO)
N/A
3379
Scores
Main Features
84%
N/A
Extra Features
80%
N/A
Construction and Durability
87%
N/A
Handling and Ergonomics
93%
N/A
Value for Money
85%
N/A
Total Score
85%
N/A
User Scores
B&H photo video
N/A
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