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Nikon Z50 vs Sony QX10

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
34
Overall
39

Nikon Z50 vs Sony QX10 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Released October 2019
Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Released September 2013
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony QX10 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Nikon Z50 vs Sony QX10, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Lens-style by rivals Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the Z50 (21MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is relatively similar but the Z50 (APS-C) and QX10 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The Z50 was manufactured 6 years after the QX10 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Z50 matches up versus the QX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Sony QX10

 Z50 QX10 
ReleasedOctober 2019September 2013More modern by 75 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.2""Bigger screen (+3.2")
Screen resolution1040k0kClearer screen (+1040k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Nikon Z50

 QX10 Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Sony QX10

 Z50 QX10 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z50 vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z50 offers exterior dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Sony QX10 has measurements of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z50 versus the QX10.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and QX10 is 74 and 96 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z50 and QX10.

As you can see, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z50 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z50 will offer greater detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Z50 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Portrait photography camera
80
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
37
good resolution (18MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Street photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Street photography camera
73
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
features focus via touch
weather proofing
above average high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (397g)
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than others (105 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 Sports photography advice
Sony QX10 Sports photography advice
75
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z50
Travel photography with Sony QX10
77
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition in class (397 grams)
69
lighter than others (105g)
comes with touch to focus
good resolution (18 megapixels)
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low battery pack (220 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 Landscape photography advice
Sony QX10 Landscape photography advice
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
39
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small ( inch)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery pack (220 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Vlogging camera
Sony QX10 as a Vlogging camera
71
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
has face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic socket
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (397g)
34
relatively wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than others (105 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1440 x 1080 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Sony QX10
 Nikon Z50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Lens-style
Released 2019-10-10 2013-09-04
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Lens-style
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 area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5568 x 3712 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 209 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" -
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings - None
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1440 x 1080 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1440x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 397g (0.88 lb) 105g (0.23 lb)
Dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 220 photographs
Battery format Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL25 NP-BN,
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $857 $250