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Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX400V

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX400V Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Launched October 2019
Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX300
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX400V Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX400V, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the Z50 (21MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is relatively well matched but the Z50 (APS-C) and HX400V (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z50 was released 5 years later than the HX400V and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Z50 scores versus the HX400V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Sony HX400V

 Z50 HX400V 
AnnouncedOctober 2019February 2014More recent by 69 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k921kSharper screen (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Nikon Z50

 HX400V Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Sony HX400V

 Z50 HX400V 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen

Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon Z50 enjoys external dimensions 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 HX400V has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX400V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Z50 compared to the HX400V.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and HX400V is 74 and 62 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z50 and HX400V.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z50 because of its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon Z50 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher Z50 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX400V Portrait photography advice
80
has manual focus
good MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW files
51
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
includes face detect autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 Street photography highlights
Sony HX400V Street photography highlights
73
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
has focus by touch
environment sealing
great ISO range (51,200)
no image stabilization
heavier than others in class (397g)
50
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others in class (660g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 Sports photography advice
Sony HX400V Sports photography advice
75
good MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
55
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Travel photography camera
77
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
good MP (21 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
heavier than others in class (397 grams)
53
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (660g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Landscape photography camera
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
good MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
no image stabilization
49
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 Vlogging features
Sony HX400V Vlogging features
71
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic support
no image stabilization
heavier than others in class (397g)
29
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic socket
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
heavier than others in class (660 grams)
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Sony HX400V
 Nikon Z50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2019-10-10 2014-02-12
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 6 Bionz X
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 21MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5568 x 3712 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 51200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 209 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus range - 1cm
Total lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash settings - Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 397 grams (0.88 pounds) 660 grams (1.46 pounds)
Dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 300 images
Battery type Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL25 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $857 $448