Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX50V
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
- Introduced October 2019
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
- 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
- Released April 2013
- Earlier Model is Sony HX30V
Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX50V Overview
Here, we are looking at the Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX50V, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the Z50 (21MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is fairly similar but the Z50 (APS-C) and HX50V (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Z50 was released 6 years later than the HX50V and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.
Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Z50 scores vs the HX50V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX50V Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z50 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon Z50 Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Sony HX50V
Z50 | HX50V | |||
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Released | October 2019 | April 2013 | More recent by 79 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 921k | Crisper display (+119k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Nikon Z50
HX50V | Z50 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Sony HX50V
Z50 | HX50V | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focusing |
Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon Z50 has external dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Sony HX50V has specifications of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX50V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Z50 and the HX50V.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and HX50V is 74 and 89 respectively.
Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The visual here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z50 and HX50V.
All in all, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z50 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z50 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Z50 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX50V Specifications
Nikon Z50 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Z50 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2019-10-10 | 2013-04-24 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 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 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 5184 x 2920 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 204800 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 209 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5 - 6.3 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 15 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (at ISO 100) | 5.60 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 gr (0.88 lbs) | 272 gr (0.60 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") | 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
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 photos | 400 photos |
Type of battery | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL25 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
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 | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $857 | $439 |