Nikon Z50 vs Sony QX100

The following is a in depth review of the Nikon Z50 and Sony QX100, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Lens-style by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the Z50 (21MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is pretty close but the Z50 (APS-C) and QX100 (1") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z50 was introduced 6 years after the QX100 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Z50 scores against the QX100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z50 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon Z50 Gallery & Sony QX100 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon Z50 offers outer measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Sony QX100 has specifications of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Z50 compared to the QX100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and QX100 is 74 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z50 and QX100.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z50 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z50 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Z50 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.