Nikon Z50 vs Sony QX30
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony QX30 Key Specs
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- 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
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Nikon Z50 vs Sony QX30 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z50 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon Z50 Gallery & Sony QX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Sony QX30
Z50 | QX30 | |||
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Released | October 2019 | September 2014 | More modern by 63 months | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | " | Bigger screen (+3.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 0k | Sharper screen (+1040k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Nikon Z50
QX30 | Z50 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Sony QX30
Z50 | QX30 | |||
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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).
See the Nikon Z50 vs Sony QX30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and QX30 is 74 and 91 respectively.
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.
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony QX30 Specifications
Nikon Z50 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 | |
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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 |