Nikon Z5 vs Sony HX50V

The following is a detailed analysis of the Nikon Z5 versus Sony HX50V, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Z5 (24MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is very comparable but the Z5 (Full frame) and HX50V (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The Z5 was unveiled 7 years after the HX50V which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the Z5 scores against the HX50V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The full galleries are provided at Nikon Z5 Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon Z5 has got exterior dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Sony HX50V has specifications of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check the Nikon Z5 versus Sony HX50V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Z5 compared to the HX50V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and HX50V is 62 and 89 respectively.

Generally, its tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The picture underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5 and HX50V.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z5 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z5 will produce extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Z5 provides a benefit in sensor tech.