Nikon Z50 vs Sony TX200V
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony TX200V Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony TX200V Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The full galleries are provided at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Sony TX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Sony TX200V
Z50 | TX200V | |||
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Announced | October 2019 | ![]() | January 2012 | Newer by 94 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Nikon Z50
TX200V | Z50 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.3" | ![]() | 3.2" | Larger display (+0.1") |
Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 1040k | Clearer display (+190k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Sony TX200V
Z50 | TX200V | |||
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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).
Examine the Nikon Z50 and Sony TX200V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon Z50 vs Sony TX200V Specifications
Nikon Z50 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V | |
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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 |