Nikon Z50 vs Sony TF1

On this page, we will be analyzing the Nikon Z50 and Sony TF1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and TF1 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The Z50 was released 6 years later than the TF1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the Z50 grades vs the TF1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The complete galleries are available at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Sony TF1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z50 offers exterior dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Z50 compared to the TF1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and TF1 is 74 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The visual here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Z50 and TF1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z50 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z50 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The newer Z50 should have an advantage in sensor technology.