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Nikon Z50 vs Sony TX1

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon Z50 vs Sony TX1 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
  • Announced October 2019
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony TX1 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Nikon Z50 versus Sony TX1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and TX1 (1/2.4") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z50 was manufactured 10 years later than the TX1 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Z50 scores versus the TX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Sony TX1

 Z50 TX1 
LaunchedOctober 2019August 2009More recent by 124 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Nikon Z50

 TX1 Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Sony TX1

 Z50 TX1 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon Z50 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z50 features external dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Sony TX1 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Z50 against the TX1.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and TX1 is 74 and 96 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z50 and TX1.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z50 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon Z50 will give you extra detail due to its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Z50 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z50
Portrait photography with Sony TX1
80
focusing manually
MP count decent (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Street photography camera
73
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
environment proof
great high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (397 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Sports photography camera
75
MP count decent (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z50
Travel photography with Sony TX1
77
environment proof
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
MP count decent (21MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
more heavy than average in class (397g)
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 Landscape photography factors
Sony TX1 Landscape photography factors
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
MP count decent (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
31
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 Vlogging factors
Sony TX1 Vlogging factors
71
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone support
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (397 grams)
28
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Sony TX1
 Nikon Z50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2019-10-10 2009-08-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 6 Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5568 x 3712 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 51200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 209 9
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range - 8cm
Amount of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 397 grams (0.88 pounds) 142 grams (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Battery type Built-in -
Battery ID EN-EL25 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $857 $350