Nikon Z50 vs Sony RX10 IV

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The full galleries are available at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

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).

Examine the Nikon Z50 and Sony RX10 IV in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.