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Nikon Z50 vs Sony RX100 II

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II front
Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
74
Overall
60

Nikon Z50 vs Sony RX100 II Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Introduced October 2019
Sony RX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Previous Model is Sony RX100
  • Successor is Sony RX100 III
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony RX100 II Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Sony RX100 II

 Z50 RX100 II 
RevealedOctober 2019June 2013Newer by 77 months
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Nikon Z50

 RX100 II Z50 
Display resolution1229k1040kCrisper display (+189k dot)

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Sony RX100 II

 Z50 RX100 II 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display

Nikon Z50 vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony RX100 II size comparison

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

Nikon Z50 vs Sony RX100 II top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony RX100 II sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Sony RX100 II Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Sony RX100 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 Portrait photography information
Sony RX100 II Portrait photography information
80
you can focus manually
good resolution (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
70
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 Street photography details
Sony RX100 II Street photography details
73
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
supports focus via touch
environment proofing
very good high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average (397 grams)
85
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (281 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 Sports photography info
Sony RX100 II Sports photography info
75
good resolution (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery pack (350 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 Travel photography factors
Sony RX100 II Travel photography factors
77
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
good resolution (21MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than average (397 grams)
80
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (281g)
good MP (20MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 Landscape photography factors
Sony RX100 II Landscape photography factors
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
good resolution (21MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
74
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW files
great battery pack (350 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z50
Vlogging with Sony RX100 II
71
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone port
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average (397 grams)
37
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (281g)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony RX100 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Sony RX100 II
 Nikon Z50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2019-10-10 2013-06-27
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor 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
Max resolution 5568 x 3712 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 51200 12800
Max enhanced ISO 204800 25600
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 209 25
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-100mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture - f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W))
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 397g (0.88 pounds) 281g (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 67
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 483
Other
Battery life 320 photographs 350 photographs
Style of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL25 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $857 $598