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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus XZ-10

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus XZ-10 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Released October 2019
Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Launched January 2013
Photography Glossary

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus XZ-10 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon Z50 vs Olympus XZ-10, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Olympus. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and XZ-10 (12MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and XZ-10 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z50 was announced 6 years later than the XZ-10 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus XZ-10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Z50 scores vs the XZ-10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Olympus XZ-10

 Z50 XZ-10 
LaunchedOctober 2019January 2013Fresher by 82 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k920kSharper display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Nikon Z50

 XZ-10 Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Olympus XZ-10

 Z50 XZ-10 
Focus manually More exact focus
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus XZ-10 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon Z50 provides exterior measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-10 has sizing of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon Z50 vs Olympus XZ-10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Z50 versus the XZ-10.

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus XZ-10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and XZ-10 is 74 and 91 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus XZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus XZ-10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z50 and XZ-10.

As you have seen, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z50 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon Z50 will give you greater detail with its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent Z50 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus XZ-10 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 Portrait photography information
Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography information
80
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
45
manual focus
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 Street photography highlights
Olympus XZ-10 Street photography highlights
73
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides touch to focus
weather sealing
good ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others (397g)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (221g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 Sports photography details
Olympus XZ-10 Sports photography details
75
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 Travel photography advice
Olympus XZ-10 Travel photography advice
77
weather sealing
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
more heavy than others (397g)
60
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (221 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z50
Landscape photography with Olympus XZ-10
79
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
53
manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 Vlogging features
Olympus XZ-10 Vlogging features
71
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
has face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others (397g)
35
fairly wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (221 grams)
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus XZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Olympus XZ-10
 Nikon Z50Olympus Stylus XZ-10
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Z50 Olympus Stylus XZ-10
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2019-10-10 2013-01-30
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5568 x 3712 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 51200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 209 35
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/1.8-2.7
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Available lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 397 gr (0.88 lbs) 221 gr (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 shots 240 shots
Form of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL25 Li-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $857 $428