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Nikon Z50 vs Sony H20

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Nikon Z50 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Launched October 2019
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Introduced May 2009
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony H20 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon Z50 versus Sony H20, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and H20 (10MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and H20 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The Z50 was announced 10 years later than the H20 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Z50 scores versus the H20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Sony H20

 Z50 H20 
IntroducedOctober 2019May 2009More recent by 127 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Nikon Z50

 H20 Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Sony H20

 Z50 H20 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Nikon Z50 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon Z50 has external 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) whilst the Sony H20 has specifications of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Z50 and the H20.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and H20 is 74 and 87 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z50 and H20.

As you can see, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z50 using its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon Z50 will offer you extra detail with its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer Z50 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H20 as a Portrait photography camera
80
manual focus
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
27
has manual focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 Street photography details
Sony H20 Street photography details
73
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has touch to focus
environment sealing
above average ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (397 grams)
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z50
Sports photography with Sony H20
75
megapixel count decent (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z50
Travel photography with Sony H20
77
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
has touch to focus
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (397g)
51
flash built-in
very long reach (380mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (250 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z50
Landscape photography with Sony H20
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
megapixel count decent (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
36
has manual focus
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H20 as a Vlogging camera
71
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (397g)
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
more heavy than competition (250g)
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Sony H20
 Nikon Z50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2019-10-10 2009-05-14
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 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias 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 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 209 9
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 38-380mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-4.4
Macro focusing range - 2cm
Available lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.10 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 397 gr (0.88 lb) 250 gr (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Type of battery Built-in -
Battery ID EN-EL25 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $857 $249