Nikon Z50 vs Sony H50
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony H50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
- Revealed October 2019
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
- 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
- Revealed January 2009
Nikon Z50 vs Sony H50 Overview
The following is a complete review of the Nikon Z50 and Sony H50, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and H50 (9MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and H50 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe Z50 was brought out 10 years after the H50 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Z50 grades against the H50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon Z50 vs Sony H50 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Sony H50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Sony H50
Z50 | H50 | |||
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Revealed | October 2019 | January 2009 | Newer by 131 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Nikon Z50
H50 | Z50 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Sony H50
Z50 | H50 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing |
Nikon Z50 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z50 comes with external 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 Sony H50 has proportions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") having a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).
Look at the Nikon Z50 and Sony H50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z50 against the H50.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and H50 is 74 and 69 respectively.
Nikon Z50 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z50 and H50.
Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z50 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Nikon Z50 will render more detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The more modern Z50 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony H50 Specifications
Nikon Z50 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Z50 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2019-10-10 | 2009-01-15 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21 megapixel | 9 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 209 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 31-465mm (15.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.7-4.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 15 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (at ISO 100) | 9.10 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure 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 | 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 397 grams (0.88 lb) | 547 grams (1.21 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") | 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") |
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 images | - |
Style of battery | Built-in | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL25 | NP-BG1 |
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 |
Price at release | $857 | $80 |