Nikon Z50 vs Sony W350
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony W350 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
- Announced October 2019
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
- Announced January 2010

Nikon Z50 vs Sony W350 Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Nikon Z50 versus Sony W350, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and W350 (14MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and W350 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

The Z50 was introduced 9 years later than the W350 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Z50 scores versus the W350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony W350 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Sony W350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Sony W350
Z50 | W350 | |||
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Announced | October 2019 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 119 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Nikon Z50
W350 | Z50 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Sony W350
Z50 | W350 |
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon Z50 features exterior dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Sony W350 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Compare the Nikon Z50 versus Sony W350 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Z50 compared to the W350.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and W350 is 74 and 97 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The graphic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z50 and W350.
Plainly, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z50 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z50 will render extra detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer Z50 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon Z50 vs Sony W350 Specifications
Nikon Z50 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Z50 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2019-10-10 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed 6 | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 209 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | - | 10cm |
Available lenses | 15 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.2 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (at ISO 100) | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 397g (0.88 lb) | 117g (0.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") | 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
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 pictures | - |
Battery format | Built-in | - |
Battery model | EN-EL25 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $857 | $200 |