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Nikon Z50 vs Sony W620

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32

Nikon Z50 vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Announced October 2019
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony W620 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Nikon Z50 versus Sony W620, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and W620 (14MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and W620 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The Z50 was revealed 7 years after the W620 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Z50 matches up against the W620 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Sony W620

 Z50 W620 
AnnouncedOctober 2019January 2012Newer by 95 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Nikon Z50

 W620 Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Sony W620

 Z50 W620 

Nikon Z50 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account 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") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Sony W620 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Nikon Z50 versus Sony W620 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Z50 compared to the W620.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and W620 is 74 and 96 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The image here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z50 and W620.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z50 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z50 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Z50 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W620 as a Portrait photography camera
80
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
34
decent MP (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 Street photography features
Sony W620 Street photography features
73
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
features touch to focus
environment proof
very good high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (397g)
56
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 Sports photography highlights
Sony W620 Sports photography highlights
75
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 Travel photography advice
Sony W620 Travel photography advice
77
environment proof
has bluetooth
features touch to focus
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
heavier than competition (397 grams)
68
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z50
Landscape photography with Sony W620
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
no image stabilization
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W620 as a Vlogging camera
71
selfie friendly display
touch screen
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic port
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (397g)
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Sony W620
 Nikon Z50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2019-10-10 2012-01-10
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 21MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5568 x 3712 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 51200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 209 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Total lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 397 grams (0.88 lbs) 116 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 pictures 220 pictures
Style of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL25 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $857 $102