Nikon 1 S1 vs Nikon Z50

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Nikon 1 S1 and Nikon Z50, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are designed by Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 1 S1 (10MP) and Z50 (21MP) and the 1 S1 (1") and Z50 (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The 1 S1 was launched 7 years before the Z50 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon 1 S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 1 S1 scores vs the Z50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 S1 & Nikon Z50. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 S1 Gallery & Nikon Z50 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 S1 comes with physical dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Nikon Z50 has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the 1 S1 compared to the Z50.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 S1 and Z50 is 92 and 74 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 S1 and Z50.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 1 S1 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Nikon Z50 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older 1 S1 is going to be behind in sensor tech.