Nikon Z50 vs Sony TX5
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony TX5 Key Specs
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- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
- Introduced October 2019
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- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
- Released February 2010
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Below is a in-depth overview of the Nikon Z50 and Sony TX5, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and TX5 (1/2.4") come with totally different sensor size.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Z50 was brought out 9 years later than the TX5 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Z50 grades versus the TX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Sony TX5
| Z50 | TX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | October 2019 |  | February 2010 | More recent by 118 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen sizing | 3.2" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Nikon Z50
| TX5 | Z50 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Sony TX5
| Z50 | TX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Nikon Z50 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon Z50 has got physical dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Sony TX5 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
Check the Nikon Z50 and Sony TX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Z50 versus the TX5.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and TX5 is 74 and 96 respectively.
Nikon Z50 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The visual below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z50 and TX5.
Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z50 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon Z50 will give more detail having its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern Z50 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony TX5 Specifications
| Nikon Z50 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon Z50 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2019-10-10 | 2010-02-18 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor 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 surface area | 369.0mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 21 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 209 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | - | f/3.5-6.3 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
| Total lenses | 15 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3.2" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 11.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m (at ISO 100) | 2.90 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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 file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 397g (0.88 lb) | 148g (0.33 lb) |
| Dimensions | 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") | 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 shots | - |
| Battery format | Built-in | - |
| Battery ID | EN-EL25 | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $857 | $239 |