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Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX200V

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX200V 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
  • Announced October 2019
Sony HX200V
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Sony HX200V

 Z50 HX200V 
ReleasedOctober 2019May 2012Fresher by 91 months
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 HX200V over the Nikon Z50

 HX200V Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Sony HX200V

 Z50 HX200V 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting 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).

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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.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and HX200V is 74 and 66 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z50
Portrait photography with Sony HX200V
80
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
45
you can focus manually
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Street photography camera
73
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus via touch
environment sealing
very good ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (397g)
51
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than average (583g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 Sports photography info
Sony HX200V Sports photography info
75
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
56
incredible zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (450 CIPA)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 Travel photography features
Sony HX200V Travel photography features
77
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition in class (397 grams)
57
better than average battery pack (450 shots)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
very long zoom (810mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (583g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Landscape photography camera
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
decent megapixels (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
50
you can focus manually
decently wide (27mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
better than average battery pack (450 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX200V as a Vlogging camera
71
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic port
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (397g)
27
decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have external mic support
heavier than average (583 grams)
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Sony HX200V
 Nikon Z50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
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