Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX400V
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX400V Key Specs
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- 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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX400V Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z50 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon Z50 Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Sony HX400V
Z50 | HX400V | |||
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Announced | October 2019 | February 2014 | More recent by 69 months | |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 921k | Sharper screen (+119k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Nikon Z50
HX400V | Z50 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Sony HX400V
Z50 | HX400V | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting 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.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and HX400V is 74 and 62 respectively.
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.
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX400V Specifications
Nikon Z50 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | |
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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 |