Sony A35 vs Nikon Z50

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Sony A35 vs Nikon Z50

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APS-C 365.0mm²
16.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

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APS-C 369.0mm²
20.9 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

Go in depth with our full Nikon Z50 Review.
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Differences

Sony A35 advantages over Nikon Z50

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

420 vs 320 shots
Capture more photos
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos

Nikon Z50 advantages over Sony A35

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Thinner
60 mm vs 84 mm
Thinner
Newer
5 years vs 13 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Lighter weight
533g vs 694g
Lighter weight
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
More pixels
20.9 vs 16.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Wider angle kit lens
24 mm vs 27 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Faster JPEG shooting
11.0 fps vs 5.5 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Higher extended ISO
204800 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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The Competition

Compared to Sony A55

Sony A35

Sony A55

$567
APS-C

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

$734
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
Built-in GPS

Compare Sony A35 vs Sony A55

Nikon Z50

Sony A55

$790
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$734
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
In-camera panoramas

Compare Nikon Z50 vs Sony A55

Compared to Sony A33

Sony A35

Sony A33

$567
APS-C

Higher effective ISO
Longer stills battery life

$540
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Sony A35 vs Sony A33

Nikon Z50

Sony A33

$790
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$540
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon Z50 vs Sony A33

Compared to Pentax K-5 IIs

Sony A35

Pentax K-5 IIs

$567
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$497
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

Compare Sony A35 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Nikon Z50

Pentax K-5 IIs

$790
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$497
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon Z50 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Compared to Canon EOS M50

Sony A35

Canon EOS M50

$567
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$579
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

Compare Sony A35 vs Canon EOS M50

Nikon Z50

Canon EOS M50

$790
APS-C

Larger sensor
Longer stills battery life

$579
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Nikon Z50 vs Canon EOS M50

Compared to Fujifilm X-S10

Sony A35

Fujifilm X-S10

$567
APS-C

Bigger pixels

$1199
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

Compare Sony A35 vs Fujifilm X-S10

Nikon Z50

Fujifilm X-S10

$790
APS-C

Less expensive
Wider angle kit lens

$1199
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Slower slow-motion

Compare Nikon Z50 vs Fujifilm X-S10

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