Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX9V

Here, we are looking at the Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX9V, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and HX9V (16MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and HX9V (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The Z50 was introduced 8 years later than the HX9V and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the Z50 grades vs the HX9V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z50 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon Z50 Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon Z50 provides physical measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Sony HX9V has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX9V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Z50 against the HX9V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and HX9V is 74 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The photograph here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z50 and HX9V.

Plainly, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z50 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon Z50 will show more detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Z50 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.