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Nikon Z50 vs Sony W710

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Nikon Z50 vs Sony W710 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Launched October 2019
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony W710 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Nikon Z50 vs Sony W710, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and W710 (16MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and W710 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The Z50 was unveiled 6 years after the W710 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Z50 grades vs the W710 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Sony W710

 Z50 W710 
ReleasedOctober 2019January 2013Newer by 83 months
Manual 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

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Nikon Z50

 W710 Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Sony W710

 Z50 W710 
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon Z50 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon Z50 enjoys exterior dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Sony W710 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z50 versus the W710.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and W710 is 74 and 96 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The image below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z50 and W710.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z50 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z50 will provide extra detail having an extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Z50 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 Portrait photography advice
Sony W710 Portrait photography advice
80
manual focus
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Street photography camera
Sony W710 as a Street photography camera
73
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
has touch focus
environment sealing
good high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others (397g)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than average (114 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 Sports photography details
Sony W710 Sports photography details
75
MP count decent (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W710 as a Travel photography camera
77
environment sealing
has bluetooth
has touch focus
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
more heavy than others (397g)
71
lighter than average (114 grams)
boasts touch to focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W710 Landscape photography highlights
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
MP count decent (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 Vlogging highlights
Sony W710 Vlogging highlights
71
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
features face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others (397 grams)
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than average (114g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Sony W710
 Nikon Z50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2019-10-10 2013-01-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 6 -
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 21 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5568 x 3712 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 51200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 209 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range - 10cm
Available lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 2.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance 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)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 397 grams (0.88 lbs) 114 grams (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 images 240 images
Battery style Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL25 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $857 $90