Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX100V
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX100V Key Specs
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- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
- Introduced October 2019
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Introduced October 2011
- Renewed by Sony HX200V
Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX100V Overview
The following is a extended overview of the Nikon Z50 and Sony HX100V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and HX100V (16MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and HX100V (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Z50 was brought out 8 years after the HX100V which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the Z50 matches up versus the HX100V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX100V Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Sony HX100V
Z50 | HX100V | |||
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Introduced | October 2019 | October 2011 | Newer by 98 months | |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 921k | Clearer screen (+119k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Nikon Z50
HX100V | Z50 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Sony HX100V
Z50 | HX100V | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z50 has external measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Sony HX100V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon Z50 and Sony HX100V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Z50 against the HX100V.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and HX100V is 74 and 66 respectively.
Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The picture here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Z50 and HX100V.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z50 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z50 will show greater detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger Z50 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX100V Specifications
Nikon Z50 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Z50 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2019-10-10 | 2011-10-21 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed 6 | BIONZ |
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 area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 209 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.8-5.6 |
Amount of lenses | 15 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.70 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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 | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 397g (0.88 pounds) | 577g (1.27 pounds) |
Dimensions | 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 images | - |
Style of battery | Built-in | - |
Battery model | EN-EL25 | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $857 | $429 |