Sony A7R IV vs Nikon Z50

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Sony A7R IV vs Nikon Z50

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35mm 849.7mm²
61.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 32,000

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

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Succeeded by the Sony A7R V

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Differences

Sony A7R IV advantages over Nikon Z50

Larger sensor
35mm vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
High resolution composite
Yes vs No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Longer video battery life
105 vs 75 minutes
Capture more video
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

670 vs 320 shots
Capture more photos
More viewfinder magnification
0.78x vs 0.68x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
More pixels
61.0 vs 20.9 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Nikon Z50 advantages over Sony A7R IV

Less expensive
$897 vs $2699*
Save money for lenses or accessories
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Faster JPEG shooting
11.0 fps vs 10.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
11.0 fps vs 7.2 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Higher extended ISO
204800 vs 102400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera

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Review Excerpt

Outstanding image quality; Excellent high ISOs; Fast AF performance with Eye-AF tracking; 10fps bursts at full-resolution; Improved ergonomics; Dual UHS-II card slots; Higher-res EVF.
Expensive; No 4Kp60; Buffer clearing could be faster; Menus are still frustrating; Touchscreen underutilized; No built-in flash.
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We haven’t finished our review of the Nikon Z50, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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The Competition

Compared to Canon EOS M50

Sony A7R IV

Canon EOS M50

$3120
35mm

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$579
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony A7R IV vs Canon EOS M50

Nikon Z50

Canon EOS M50

$807
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 Canon R5

Sony A7R IV

Canon R5

$3120
35mm

Less expensive
High resolution composite

$3349
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony A7R IV vs Canon R5

Nikon Z50

Canon R5

$807
APS-C

Less expensive
Internal flash

$3349
35mm

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Nikon Z50 vs Canon R5

Compared to Nikon Z7 II

Sony A7R IV

Nikon Z7 II

$3120
35mm

High resolution composite
NFC

$2330
35mm

Bigger pixels
Top deck display

Compare Sony A7R IV vs Nikon Z7 II

Nikon Z50

Nikon Z7 II

$807
APS-C

Less expensive
Internal flash

$2330
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon Z50 vs Nikon Z7 II

Compared to Fujifilm X-S10

Sony A7R IV

Fujifilm X-S10

$3120
35mm

Larger sensor
High resolution composite

$999
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony A7R IV vs Fujifilm X-S10

Nikon Z50

Fujifilm X-S10

$807
APS-C

Less expensive
Wider angle kit lens

$999
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Slower slow-motion

Compare Nikon Z50 vs Fujifilm X-S10

Compared to Sony A1

Sony A7R IV

Sony A1

$3120
35mm

Less expensive
High resolution composite

$5498
35mm

Slower slow-motion
Longer video battery life

Compare Sony A7R IV vs Sony A1

Nikon Z50

Sony A1

$807
APS-C

Less expensive
Internal flash

$5498
35mm

Slower slow-motion
Larger sensor

Compare Nikon Z50 vs Sony A1

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