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Nikon Z5 vs Sony H50

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Nikon Z5 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed July 2020
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Nikon Z5 vs Sony H50 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Nikon Z5 versus Sony H50, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and H50 (9MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and H50 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z5 was launched 11 years after the H50 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Z5 grades versus the H50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Sony H50

 Z5 H50 
RevealedJuly 2020January 2009More modern by 141 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Nikon Z5

 H50 Z5 

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Sony H50

 Z5 H50 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon Z5 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon Z5 offers outside measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Sony H50 has sizing of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") and a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z5 versus Sony H50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Z5 and the H50.

Nikon Z5 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and H50 is 62 and 69 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5 and H50.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z5 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Nikon Z5 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Z5 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon Z5 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 Portrait photography advice
Sony H50 Portrait photography advice
85
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW formats
27
has manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Street photography camera
Sony H50 as a Street photography camera
74
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
has focus via touch
weather proof
very good ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than competition (675g)
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z5
Sports photography with Sony H50
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
good battery pack (470 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
max fps low (4.5 frames per second)
32
incredible zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z5 Travel photography features
Sony H50 Travel photography features
68
good battery pack (470 shots)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
good resolution (24MP)
more heavy than competition (675g)
does not have selfie friendly display
44
flash built-in
very long reach (465mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (547 grams)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H50 as a Landscape photography camera
86
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
has double storage slots
34
has manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 Vlogging factors
Sony H50 Vlogging factors
34
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone port
does not have selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition (675 grams)
19
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition (547 grams)
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Nikon Z5 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Sony H50
 Nikon Z5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2020-07-20 2009-01-15
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6016 x 4016 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 51200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 273 9
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 31-465mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.5 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 9.10 m
Flash options Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 675g (1.49 lb) 547g (1.21 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL15c NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Dual 1
Launch pricing $1,399 $80