Nikon Z50 vs Sony QX10
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony QX10 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Nikon Z50 vs Sony QX10 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z50 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon Z50 Gallery & Sony QX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Sony QX10
Z50 | QX10 | |||
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Released | October 2019 | September 2013 | More modern by 75 months | |
Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | " | Bigger screen (+3.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 0k | Clearer screen (+1040k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Nikon Z50
QX10 | Z50 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Sony QX10
Z50 | QX10 | |||
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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).
See the Nikon Z50 vs Sony QX10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and QX10 is 74 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony QX10 Specifications
Nikon Z50 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 | |
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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 |