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Nikon Z50 vs Sony G3

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Nikon Z50 vs Sony G3 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
  • Revealed October 2019
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony G3 Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Nikon Z50 versus Sony G3, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and G3 (10MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and G3 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The Z50 was unveiled 10 years later than the G3 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Z50 scores versus the G3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Sony G3

 Z50 G3 
AnnouncedOctober 2019January 2009More recent by 131 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k921kCrisper screen (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Nikon Z50

 G3 Z50 
Screen size3.5"3.2"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Sony G3

 Z50 G3 
Focus manually More precise focus
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z50 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z50 enjoys exterior 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) while the Sony G3 has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z50 versus Sony G3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z50 versus the G3.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and G3 is 74 and 94 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The graphic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z50 and G3.

All in all, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z50 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Nikon Z50 will give you greater detail having an extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Z50 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 Portrait photography features
Sony G3 Portrait photography features
80
focusing manually
good megapixels (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
26
has manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 Street photography info
Sony G3 Street photography info
73
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
provides touch to focus
environment proofing
very good ISO range (51,200)
no image stabilization
heavier than others (397g)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z50
Sports photography with Sony G3
75
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Travel photography camera
Sony G3 as a Travel photography camera
77
environment proofing
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
heavier than others (397 grams)
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z50
Landscape photography with Sony G3
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
good megapixels (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
no image stabilization
36
has manual focus
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 Vlogging details
Sony G3 Vlogging details
71
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic port
no image stabilization
heavier than others (397g)
27
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Sony G3
 Nikon Z50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2019-10-10 2009-01-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5568 x 3712 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 209 9
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Amount of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 397g (0.88 pounds) 185g (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 photographs -
Battery style Built-in -
Battery model EN-EL25 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $857 $200