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Nikon Z50 vs Sony W510

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon Z50 vs Sony W510 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Launched October 2019
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony W510 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Nikon Z50 versus Sony W510, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and W510 (12MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and W510 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The Z50 was introduced 8 years after the W510 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the Z50 matches up versus the W510 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Sony W510

 Z50 W510 
AnnouncedOctober 2019January 2011Newer by 107 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Nikon Z50

 W510 Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Sony W510

 Z50 W510 

Nikon Z50 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z50 has got physical measurements 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 W510 has measurements of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z50 versus Sony W510 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Z50 versus the W510.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and W510 is 74 and 96 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The picture below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z50 and W510.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z50 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z50 will offer extra detail using its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer Z50 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 Portrait photography details
Sony W510 Portrait photography details
80
focusing manually
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW formats
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Street photography camera
Sony W510 as a Street photography camera
73
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
weather proofing
great ISO range (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average (397g)
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 Sports photography info
Sony W510 Sports photography info
75
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 Travel photography details
Sony W510 Travel photography details
77
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than average (397 grams)
58
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W510 as a Landscape photography camera
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
32
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W510 as a Vlogging camera
71
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
supports face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic support
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average (397 grams)
29
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Sony W510
 Nikon Z50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2019-10-10 2011-01-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 6 BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5568 x 3712 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 51200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 209 9
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 4cm
Amount of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 2.7"
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 2.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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) 119g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 photos -
Battery format Built-in -
Battery ID EN-EL25 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $857 $99