Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX20V

Below is a extended review of the Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX20V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the Z50 (21MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is relatively comparable but the Z50 (APS-C) and HX20V (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The Z50 was unveiled 7 years later than the HX20V and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the Z50 grades versus the HX20V for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The full galleries are available at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z50 provides external measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Sony HX20V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX20V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Z50 against the HX20V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and HX20V is 74 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z50 and HX20V.

As you can see, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z50 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z50 will show greater detail having an extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent Z50 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.