Nikon Z50 vs Sony W620
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony W620 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe 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.
Nikon Z50 vs Sony W620 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z50 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The full galleries are available at Nikon Z50 Gallery & Sony W620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Sony W620
Z50 | W620 | |||
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Announced | October 2019 | January 2012 | Newer by 95 months | |
Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Nikon Z50
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Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Sony W620
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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.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.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and W620 is 74 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony W620 Specifications
Nikon Z50 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 | |
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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 |