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Nikon Z50 vs Sony W350

Portability
74
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Nikon Z50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Nikon Z50 vs Sony W350 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(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
Sony W350
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Sony W350

 Z50 W350 
AnnouncedOctober 2019January 2010More recent by 119 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Nikon Z50

 W350 Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Sony W350

 Z50 W350 

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).

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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.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony W350 size comparison

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

Nikon Z50 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z50
Portrait photography with Sony W350
80
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 Street photography details
Sony W350 Street photography details
72
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides touch focus
weather proofing
great high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
heavier than others (397g)
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W350 as a Sports photography camera
75
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 Travel photography features
Sony W350 Travel photography features
77
weather proofing
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
heavier than others (397g)
66
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W350 Landscape photography highlights
78
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
no image stabilization
37
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 Vlogging information
Sony W350 Vlogging information
71
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
supports face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic support
no image stabilization
heavier than others (397g)
29
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Sony W350
 Nikon Z50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
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