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Nikon Z50 vs Sony T900

Portability
74
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Nikon Z50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Nikon Z50 vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Launched October 2019
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony T900 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Nikon Z50 vs Sony T900, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and T900 (12MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and T900 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The Z50 was manufactured 10 years after the T900 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Z50 matches up against the T900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Sony T900

 Z50 T900 
LaunchedOctober 2019February 2009More modern by 130 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k922kCrisper screen (+118k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Nikon Z50

 T900 Z50 
Screen dimensions3.5"3.2"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Sony T900

 Z50 T900 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z50 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z50 comes with exterior dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Sony T900 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Z50 versus the T900.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and T900 is 74 and 96 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The picture below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z50 and T900.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z50 because of its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Nikon Z50 will give you greater detail due to its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer Z50 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 Portrait photography features
Sony T900 Portrait photography features
80
focusing manually
good resolution (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z50
Street photography with Sony T900
72
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
features touch to focus
environment sealing
above average ISO range (51,200)
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (397g)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z50
Sports photography with Sony T900
75
good resolution (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 Travel photography advice
Sony T900 Travel photography advice
77
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
good resolution (21 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
more heavy than competitors in class (397 grams)
51
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z50
Landscape photography with Sony T900
78
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
good resolution (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
no image stabilization
36
manual focus
big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Vlogging camera
Sony T900 as a Vlogging camera
71
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone socket
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (397 grams)
28
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Sony T900
 Nikon Z50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2019-10-10 2009-02-17
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5568 x 3712 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 51200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 209 9
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Amount of lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 397g (0.88 lb) 143g (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photos -
Type of battery Built-in -
Battery ID EN-EL25 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $857 $300