Nikon Z5 vs Sony H50

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon Z5 Gallery and Sony H50 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.