Nikon Z50 vs Sony W690

Here, we are comparing the Nikon Z50 and Sony W690, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and W690 (16MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and W690 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z50 was brought out 7 years after the W690 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Z50 scores vs the W690 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z50 comes with outside measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Sony W690 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Nikon Z50 and Sony W690 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Z50 vs the W690.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and W690 is 74 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The pic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z50 and W690.

All in all, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z50 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon Z50 will render greater detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher Z50 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.