Nikon Z50 II vs Sony a9 II Specifications Comparison
| Camera Feature | Nikon Z50 II | Sony a9 II |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | November 2024 | October 2019 |
| Camera Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Sensor Type | BSI CMOS | Stacked CMOS |
| Image Processor | EXPEED 7 | BIONZ X (front-end LSI) |
| Resolution | 20.9 MP | 24.2 MP |
| Pixel Dimensions | 5568×3712 | 6000×4000 |
| Sensor Dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7 mm (APS-C) | 35.6 x 23.8 mm (Full Frame) |
| Sensor Pixel Size | 4.22µ | 5.93µ |
| Low Pass Filter | No | Yes |
| IBIS (In-Body Image Stabilization) | No | Yes |
| Base ISO | ISO 100 | ISO 100 |
| Max Native ISO | ISO 51,200 | ISO 51,200 |
| Extended ISOs | ISO 100-204,800 | ISO 50-204,800 |
| High-Resolution Sensor Shift | No | No |
| Focus Stack Bracketing | No | No |
| Pre-Shoot Burst Mode | Yes (JPEG only) | No |
| Fastest Shutter Speed | 1/4000 | 1/32000 |
| Longest Shutter Speed | 900 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Continuous Shooting (Mechanical Shutter) | 11 FPS | 10 FPS |
| Continuous Shooting (Electronic Shutter) | 11 FPS | 20 FPS |
| Notes for High FPS Shooting | 11 FPS figure is for .NEF files (full-res JPEG at 30 FPS) | Compressed 12-bit raw at 20 FPS (uncompressed 14-bit raw is available at 12 FPS) |
| Buffer Size (Raw) | 200 frames (11 FPS) | 239 frames (20 FPS) |
| Autofocus System | Hybrid PDAF with deep learning subject recognition | Hybrid PDAF |
| Autofocus Points | 209 | 693 |
| Maximum Low-Light AF Sensitivity (Standardized to f/2, ISO 100) | -7.5 EV | -3 EV |
| Standard Flash Sync Speed | 1/200 | 1/250 |
| Curtain to Protect Sensor at Shutdown | No | Yes |
Video Features | ||
| Maximum Video Bit Depth (Internal) | 10 bits | 8 bits |
| Maximum Video Bit Depth (External) | 10 bits | 8 bits |
| Raw Video | No | No |
| 4K Maximum Framerate | 60 FPS | 30 FPS |
| 1080P Maximum Framerate | 120 FPS | 120 FPS |
| Additional Video Crop Factor | 1.5x crop at 4K 60p (4K 30p has no additional crop) | No |
| Chroma Subsampling | 4:2:2 | 4:2:0, 4:2:2 (External) |
| Video Recording Limit | 125 min | 780 min |
Physical and Other Features | ||
| Card Slots | 1 | 2 |
| Slot 1 Type | SD (UHS-II) | SD (UHS-II) |
| Slot 2 Type | N/A | SD (UHS-II) |
| Rear LCD Size (Diagonal) | 3.2 in | 3.0 in |
| Rear LCD Resolution | 1.04 million dots | 1.44 million dots |
| Articulating LCD | Fully Articulating | Single Axis |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF | EVF |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 1.02x (0.67x FF equiv.) | 0.78x |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 2.36 million dots | 3.69 million dots |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Voice Memo | Yes | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Microphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Flash | Yes | No |
| GPS | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| USB Type | Type C 3.2 Gen 1 | Type C 3.2 Gen 1 |
| Battery Type | EN-EL25a | NP-FZ100 |
| Battery Life (Viewfinder) | 230 frames | 500 frames |
| Battery Life (Rear LCD) | 250 frames | 690 frames |
| Battery Life (Eco Mode) | 270 frames | N/A |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Weight (Body Only w/ Battery + Card) | 550 g (1.21 lbs.) | 678 g (1.49 lbs.) |
| Dimensions (LxHxD) | 127 x 97 x 82 mm (5.0 x 3.8 x 3.2″)1 | 129 x 96 x 78 mm (5.1 x 3.8 x 3.1″) |
Price Comparison | ||
| MSRP, Body Only | $910 (Check Current Price) | $4500 (Check Current Price) |
| Used Prices (Affiliate) | Nikon Z50 II Used Prices | Sony a9 II Used Prices |
| 1The Nikon Z50 II’s official dimensions do not include the depth of the protruding viewfinder. To match the typical standards today, 15mm were added to the Z50 II’s depth measurement in this table. | ||
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