Nikon Z50 vs Sony RX100 VI

Here, we will be contrasting the Nikon Z50 versus Sony RX100 VI, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the Z50 (21MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is pretty well matched but the Z50 (APS-C) and RX100 VI (1") posses different sensor sizing.

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The Z50 was revealed 17 months after the RX100 VI which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Z50 scores against the RX100 VI in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z50 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon Z50 Gallery & Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z50 offers outer dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VI has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Nikon Z50 versus Sony RX100 VI in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Z50 against the RX100 VI.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and RX100 VI is 74 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The picture here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z50 and RX100 VI.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z50 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Nikon Z50 will give greater detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer Z50 provides an advantage in sensor tech.