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Nikon Z50 vs Sony RX10 IV

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV front
Portability
52
Imaging
53
Features
82
Overall
64

Nikon Z50 vs Sony RX10 IV Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Announced October 2019
Sony RX10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1095g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Launched September 2017
  • Earlier Model is Sony RX10 III
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony RX10 IV Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Nikon Z50 and Sony RX10 IV, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the Z50 (21MP) and the RX10 IV (20MP) is fairly comparable but the Z50 (APS-C) and RX10 IV (1") provide totally different sensor size.

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The Z50 was revealed 2 years later than the RX10 IV and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the Z50 scores vs the RX10 IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Sony RX10 IV

 Z50 RX10 IV 
LaunchedOctober 2019September 2017More recent by 26 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 IV over the Nikon Z50

 RX10 IV Z50 
Display resolution1440k1040kSharper display (+400k dot)

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Sony RX10 IV

 Z50 RX10 IV 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon Z50 vs Sony RX10 IV Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon Z50 enjoys physical measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Sony RX10 IV has specifications of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") with a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Z50 compared to the RX10 IV.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony RX10 IV size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and RX10 IV is 74 and 52 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony RX10 IV top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Sony RX10 IV Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The visual here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z50 and RX10 IV.

As you can tell, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z50 having a larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Nikon Z50 will provide more detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The younger Z50 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony RX10 IV sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Sony RX10 IV Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Sony RX10 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z50
Portrait photography with Sony RX10 IV
80
you can focus manually
good resolution (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
71
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Street photography camera
Sony RX10 IV as a Street photography camera
73
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
provides focus via touch
environment proofing
great high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others (397g)
64
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
provides focus via touch
environment proof
more heavy than average (1,095g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 Sports photography advice
Sony RX10 IV Sports photography advice
75
good resolution (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
76
amazing zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (24.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z50
Travel photography with Sony RX10 IV
77
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
good resolution (21 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
heavier than others (397g)
56
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (600mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (1,095 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 Landscape photography info
Sony RX10 IV Landscape photography info
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
good resolution (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
62
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 Vlogging features
Sony RX10 IV Vlogging features
71
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
features face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic support
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others (397g)
29
pretty wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
more heavy than average (1,095g)
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony RX10 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Sony RX10 IV
 Nikon Z50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2019-10-10 2017-09-12
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 6 Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5568 x 3712 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 51200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 209 315
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-600mm (25.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.4-4.0
Macro focus range - 3cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 397g (0.88 lbs) 1095g (2.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7")
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 400 photographs
Form of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL25 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $857 $1,698