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Nikon Z50 vs Sony TX200V

Portability
74
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Nikon Z50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43

Nikon Z50 vs Sony TX200V Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Revealed October 2019
Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony TX200V Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Nikon Z50 and Sony TX200V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the Z50 (21MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is very similar but the Z50 (APS-C) and TX200V (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The Z50 was unveiled 7 years after the TX200V which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the Z50 grades against the TX200V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Sony TX200V

 Z50 TX200V 
AnnouncedOctober 2019January 2012Newer by 94 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Nikon Z50

 TX200V Z50 
Display dimensions3.3"3.2"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution1230k1040kClearer display (+190k dot)

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Sony TX200V

 Z50 TX200V 
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon Z50 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon Z50 has outside dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Sony TX200V has sizing of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Z50 compared to the TX200V.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and TX200V is 74 and 96 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The pic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z50 and TX200V.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z50 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon Z50 will deliver extra detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The more recent Z50 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Portrait photography camera
80
has manual focus
megapixel count good (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
36
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z50
Street photography with Sony TX200V
72
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts touch focus
environment proof
good high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (397g)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 Sports photography factors
Sony TX200V Sports photography factors
75
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
49
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z50
Travel photography with Sony TX200V
77
environment proof
supports bluetooth
boasts touch focus
megapixel count good (21MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition in class (397g)
71
environment proof
has focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 Landscape photography features
Sony TX200V Landscape photography features
78
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
46
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3.3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX200V as a Vlogging camera
71
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic jack
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (397 grams)
35
pretty wide (28mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone support
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Sony TX200V
 Nikon Z50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2019-10-10 2012-01-30
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 6 BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5568 x 3712 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 51200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 209 9
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range - 3cm
Total lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.10 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 397 gr (0.88 lb) 129 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 images 220 images
Battery style Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL25 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $857 $500