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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus SZ-15

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Olympus SZ-15 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus SZ-15 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Launched October 2019
Olympus SZ-15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Released June 2013
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus SZ-15 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Nikon Z50 vs Olympus SZ-15, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and SZ-15 (16MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and SZ-15 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z50 was introduced 6 years after the SZ-15 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the Z50 matches up against the SZ-15 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Olympus SZ-15

 Z50 SZ-15 
ReleasedOctober 2019June 2013Newer by 77 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Nikon Z50

 SZ-15 Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Olympus SZ-15

 Z50 SZ-15 
Manually focus More exact focus

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus SZ-15 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z50 has got outer dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-15 has proportions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Z50 and the SZ-15.

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus SZ-15 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and SZ-15 is 74 and 88 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus SZ-15 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus SZ-15 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The pic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z50 and SZ-15.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z50 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon Z50 will give greater detail using its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer Z50 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus SZ-15 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z50
Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-15
80
manual focus
MP count decent (21MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW formats
44
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 Street photography details
Olympus SZ-15 Street photography details
73
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
environment proofing
good ISO range (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (397g)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 Sports photography features
Olympus SZ-15 Sports photography features
75
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
53
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SZ-15 as a Travel photography camera
77
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
MP count decent (21MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
more heavy than competitors in class (397 grams)
68
lighter than competition in class (250g)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 Landscape photography information
Olympus SZ-15 Landscape photography information
79
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
49
manual focus
fairly wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z50
Vlogging with Olympus SZ-15
71
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
offers face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (397g)
34
fairly wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus SZ-15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Olympus SZ-15
 Nikon Z50Olympus SZ-15
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Z50 Olympus SZ-15
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2019-10-10 2013-06-21
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5568 x 3712 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 209 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Available lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 397 grams (0.88 pounds) 250 grams (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6")
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 320 pictures -
Battery type Built-in -
Battery ID EN-EL25 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $857 $200