Nikon 1 AW1 vs Nikon Z50

Lets look closer at the Nikon 1 AW1 versus Nikon Z50, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both of them are created by Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the 1 AW1 (14MP) and Z50 (21MP) and the 1 AW1 (1") and Z50 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 AW1 was revealed 7 years prior to the Z50 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon 1 AW1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 1 AW1 scores against the Z50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 AW1 & Nikon Z50. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 AW1 Gallery & Nikon Z50 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon 1 AW1 has got external measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Nikon Z50 has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon 1 AW1 versus Nikon Z50 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the 1 AW1 and the Z50.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 AW1 and Z50 is 86 and 74 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 AW1 and Z50.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 1 AW1 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Nikon Z50 will provide more detail because of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older 1 AW1 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.