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Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX100V

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX100V Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 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
Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Sony HX100V

 Z50 HX100V 
IntroducedOctober 2019October 2011Newer by 98 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Nikon Z50

 HX100V Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Sony HX100V

 Z50 HX100V 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting 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).

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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.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX100V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and HX100V is 74 and 66 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX100V Portrait photography highlights
80
focusing manually
MP count good (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
39
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 Street photography factors
Sony HX100V Street photography factors
73
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
weather proof
great high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (397g)
50
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than others in class (577g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z50
Sports photography with Sony HX100V
75
MP count good (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
49
amazing zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z50
Travel photography with Sony HX100V
77
weather proof
has bluetooth
boasts touch focus
MP count good (21MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition in class (397g)
54
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
very long zoom (810mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (577g)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 Landscape photography details
Sony HX100V Landscape photography details
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
MP count good (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
47
manual focus
fairly wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 Vlogging details
Sony HX100V Vlogging details
71
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
supports face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone support
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (397 grams)
25
fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (577g)
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Sony HX100V
 Nikon Z50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
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