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Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX7V

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX7V Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Announced October 2019
Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX7V Overview

Its time to look closer at the Nikon Z50 and Sony HX7V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and HX7V (16MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and HX7V (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z50 was launched 8 years after the HX7V which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Z50 scores against the HX7V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Sony HX7V

 Z50 HX7V 
RevealedOctober 2019July 2011Newer by 101 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k921kSharper screen (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Nikon Z50

 HX7V Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Sony HX7V

 Z50 HX7V 

Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon Z50 has got outer measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Sony HX7V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

See the Nikon Z50 and Sony HX7V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Z50 against the HX7V.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and HX7V is 74 and 92 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The pic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z50 and HX7V.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z50 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Nikon Z50 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent Z50 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Portrait photography camera
80
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
30
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 Street photography highlights
Sony HX7V Street photography highlights
73
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
environment proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (397g)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 Sports photography advice
Sony HX7V Sports photography advice
75
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 Travel photography information
Sony HX7V Travel photography information
77
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition in class (397 grams)
67
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 Landscape photography details
Sony HX7V Landscape photography details
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX7V as a Vlogging camera
71
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (397 grams)
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Sony HX7V
 Nikon Z50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2019-10-10 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 6 BIONZ
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 area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5568 x 3712 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 209 9
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Amount of lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 397 grams (0.88 lbs) 208 grams (0.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 images -
Style of battery Built-in -
Battery ID EN-EL25 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
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
Pricing at release $857 $499