Nikon Z50 vs Sony TX30

Let's examine more in depth at the Nikon Z50 and Sony TX30, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the Z50 (21MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is relatively comparable but the Z50 (APS-C) and TX30 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The Z50 was unveiled 6 years later than the TX30 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Z50 grades vs the TX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The full galleries are provided at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Sony TX30 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon Z50 provides outer 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 TX30 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Nikon Z50 and Sony TX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Z50 and the TX30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and TX30 is 74 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The visual below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z50 and TX30.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z50 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z50 will show greater detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern Z50 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.