Nikon Z50 vs Sony RX100 V

Here, we are contrasting the Nikon Z50 versus Sony RX100 V, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the Z50 (21MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is fairly close but the Z50 (APS-C) and RX100 V (1") offer different sensor measurements.

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The Z50 was revealed 3 years later than the RX100 V and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the Z50 grades vs the RX100 V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z50 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The full galleries are provided at Nikon Z50 Gallery & Sony RX100 V Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z50 has got outer dimensions 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 V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the Nikon Z50 versus Sony RX100 V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Z50 versus the RX100 V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and RX100 V is 74 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The graphic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Z50 and RX100 V.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z50 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon Z50 will render greater detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer Z50 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.