Nikon Z50 vs Sony RX100 II

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon Z50 versus Sony RX100 II, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the Z50 (21MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is very comparable but the Z50 (APS-C) and RX100 II (1") possess different sensor sizing.

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The Z50 was revealed 6 years after the RX100 II which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Z50 scores against the RX100 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The full galleries are available at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Sony RX100 II Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon Z50 enjoys outer 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 RX100 II has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check out the Nikon Z50 versus Sony RX100 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Z50 compared to the RX100 II.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and RX100 II is 74 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The picture underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z50 and RX100 II.

All in all, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z50 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Nikon Z50 will produce extra detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer Z50 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.