Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX200V

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.

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.

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.

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

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.