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Nikon Z50 vs Sony TX66

Portability
74
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Nikon Z50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Nikon Z50 vs Sony TX66 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
  • Launched October 2019
Sony TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony TX66 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Nikon Z50 and Sony TX66, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the Z50 (21MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is very similar but the Z50 (APS-C) and TX66 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The Z50 was introduced 7 years after the TX66 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the Z50 scores versus the TX66 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Sony TX66

 Z50 TX66 
IntroducedOctober 2019February 2012Newer by 93 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Nikon Z50

 TX66 Z50 
Display dimension3.3"3.2"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution1230k1040kSharper display (+190k dot)

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Sony TX66

 Z50 TX66 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon Z50 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon Z50 provides outer measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Sony TX66 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Z50 compared to the TX66.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and TX66 is 74 and 97 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z50 and TX66.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z50 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z50 will offer you extra detail using its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The younger Z50 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z50
Portrait photography with Sony TX66
80
manual focus
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW formats
41
you can focus manually
good megapixels (18MP)
has face detect focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z50
Street photography with Sony TX66
72
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
environment sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (397g)
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z50
Sports photography with Sony TX66
75
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
has tracking focus
better than average battery pack (250 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z50
Travel photography with Sony TX66
77
environment sealing
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition in class (397 grams)
72
better than average battery pack (250 per charge)
offers focus via touch
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z50
Landscape photography with Sony TX66
78
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
megapixel count good (21MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
no image stabilization
51
you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
better than average battery pack (250 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 Vlogging features
Sony TX66 Vlogging features
71
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
offers face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone socket
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (397g)
36
relatively wide (26mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing mic socket
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Sony TX66
 Nikon Z50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2019-10-10 2012-02-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 6 BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5568 x 3712 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 51200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 209 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Available lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 3.3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.10 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 397g (0.88 lb) 109g (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
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 pictures 250 pictures
Battery type Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL25 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots One One
Retail price $857 $350