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Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX10V Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Announced October 2019
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Newer Model is Sony HX20V
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX10V Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX10V, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the Z50 (21MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is fairly well matched but the Z50 (APS-C) and HX10V (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z50 was launched 7 years later than the HX10V and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Z50 scores vs the HX10V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Sony HX10V

 Z50 HX10V 
RevealedOctober 2019February 2012More recent by 93 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k922kSharper display (+118k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Nikon Z50

 HX10V Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Sony HX10V

 Z50 HX10V 

Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z50 comes with physical measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Sony HX10V has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX10V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Z50 versus the HX10V.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and HX10V is 74 and 91 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z50 and HX10V.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z50 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z50 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger Z50 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z50
Portrait photography with Sony HX10V
80
focusing manually
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW formats
38
resolution is good (18MP)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Street photography camera
73
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
weather proof
very good high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others (397g)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (234g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z50
Sports photography with Sony HX10V
75
good megapixels (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
49
great zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 Travel photography features
Sony HX10V Travel photography features
77
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than others (397g)
69
lighter than competitors (234g)
resolution is good (18MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (400mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 Landscape photography info
Sony HX10V Landscape photography info
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
good megapixels (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
45
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z50
Vlogging with Sony HX10V
71
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone port
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others (397g)
34
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (234g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Sony HX10V
 Nikon Z50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2019-10-10 2012-02-28
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 6 BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5568 x 3712 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 51200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 209 9
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-400mm (16.7x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.30 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 397g (0.88 lbs) 234g (0.52 lbs)
Dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 shots 320 shots
Form of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL25 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $857 $616