Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX200V
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX200V 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
- Announced October 2019
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Released May 2012
- Succeeded the Sony HX100V
- Successor is Sony HX300
Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX200V Overview
Here is a extensive comparison of the Nikon Z50 versus Sony HX200V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Z50 (21MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is fairly similar but the Z50 (APS-C) and HX200V (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe Z50 was launched 7 years later than the HX200V and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Z50 matches up against the HX200V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX200V Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Sony HX200V
Z50 | HX200V | |||
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Released | October 2019 | May 2012 | Fresher by 91 months | |
Display sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 922k | Sharper display (+118k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Nikon Z50
HX200V | Z50 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Sony HX200V
Z50 | HX200V | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display |
Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z50 features outer dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Sony HX200V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).
Check the Nikon Z50 versus Sony HX200V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Z50 vs the HX200V.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and HX200V is 74 and 66 respectively.
Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z50 and HX200V.
As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z50 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Nikon Z50 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent Z50 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX200V Specifications
Nikon Z50 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Z50 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2019-10-10 | 2012-05-11 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 209 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Number of lenses | 15 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.40 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 397g (0.88 lbs) | 583g (1.29 lbs) |
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 photos | 450 photos |
Battery style | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL25 | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $857 | $480 |