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Nikon Z50 vs Sony QX30

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Nikon Z50 vs Sony QX30 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Revealed October 2019
Sony QX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
  • Released September 2014
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony QX30 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Nikon Z50 vs Sony QX30, 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 QX30 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the Z50 (APS-C) and QX30 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The Z50 was introduced 5 years after the QX30 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Z50 matches up versus the QX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Sony QX30

 Z50 QX30 
ReleasedOctober 2019September 2014More modern by 63 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2""Bigger screen (+3.2")
Screen resolution1040k0kSharper screen (+1040k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Nikon Z50

 QX30 Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Sony QX30

 Z50 QX30 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z50 vs Sony QX30 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z50 comes with outer measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Sony QX30 has measurements of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z50 against the QX30.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony QX30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and QX30 is 74 and 91 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony QX30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Sony QX30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Z50 and QX30.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z50 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z50 will give more detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The newer Z50 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony QX30 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Sony QX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Sony QX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony QX30 as a Portrait photography camera
80
manual focus
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW files
38
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 Street photography information
Sony QX30 Street photography information
73
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
features touch to focus
environment proof
good high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (397g)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 Sports photography factors
Sony QX30 Sports photography factors
75
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
47
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z50
Travel photography with Sony QX30
77
environment proof
has bluetooth
features touch to focus
megapixel count good (21MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
more heavy than average in class (397g)
65
features touch focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
really wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony QX30 as a Landscape photography camera
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
no image stabilization
39
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (")
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 Vlogging details
Sony QX30 Vlogging details
71
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
provides face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
no image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (397 grams)
35
really wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic socket
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony QX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Sony QX30
 Nikon Z50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Lens-style
Revealed 2019-10-10 2014-09-03
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Lens-style
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 6 Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5568 x 3712 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 51200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 209 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-6.3
Available lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inches -
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options - None
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 397 grams (0.88 pounds) 193 grams (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 pictures 200 pictures
Type of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL25 NP-BN,
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $857 $348