Nikon Z50 vs Sony QX10

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.

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.

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.

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

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.