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Nikon Z50 vs Sony H50

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Nikon Z50 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(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
Sony H50
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Sony H50

 Z50 H50 
RevealedOctober 2019January 2009Newer by 131 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Nikon Z50

 H50 Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Sony H50

 Z50 H50 
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).

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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.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and H50 is 74 and 69 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H50 as a Portrait photography camera
80
manual focus
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
27
has manual focus
can't use external flash
low MP (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 Street photography highlights
Sony H50 Street photography highlights
73
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
has touch focus
environment sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (397 grams)
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 Sports photography info
Sony H50 Sports photography info
75
megapixel count good (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
32
long zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low MP (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 Travel photography features
Sony H50 Travel photography features
77
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
has touch focus
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
heavier than competitors in class (397g)
44
has built in flash
very long reach (465mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (547 grams)
low MP (9MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 Landscape photography details
Sony H50 Landscape photography details
79
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
megapixel count good (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
34
has manual focus
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H50 as a Vlogging camera
71
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic socket
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (397 grams)
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic support
heavier than competitors in class (547 grams)
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Sony H50
 Nikon Z50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
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