Nikon Z50 vs Sony S930

Let's examine more closely at the Nikon Z50 and Sony S930, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and S930 (10MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and S930 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z50 was introduced 10 years later than the S930 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Z50 grades vs the S930 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The whole galleries are available at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon Z50 offers outer dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Sony S930 has specifications of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Z50 compared to the S930.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and S930 is 74 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The photograph below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z50 and S930.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z50 with its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Nikon Z50 will deliver greater detail using its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer Z50 will have an edge in sensor innovation.