Nikon Z50 vs Sony RX10 IV
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony RX10 IV Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Nikon Z50 vs Sony RX10 IV Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Sony RX10 IV
Z50 | RX10 IV | |||
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Launched | October 2019 | September 2017 | More recent by 26 months | |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony RX10 IV over the Nikon Z50
RX10 IV | Z50 | |||
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Display resolution | 1440k | 1040k | Sharper display (+400k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Sony RX10 IV
Z50 | RX10 IV | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting 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).
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.
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.
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony RX10 IV Specifications
Nikon Z50 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV | |
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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 |