Nikon Z50 vs Sony W800

On this page, we will be reviewing the Nikon Z50 versus Sony W800, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the Z50 (21MP) and the W800 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the Z50 (APS-C) and W800 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The Z50 was announced 5 years later than the W800 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Z50 grades against the W800 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z50 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon Z50 Gallery & Sony W800 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon Z50 features exterior dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Sony W800 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z50 versus Sony W800 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Z50 vs the W800.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and W800 is 74 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The photograph underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z50 and W800.

All in all, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z50 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon Z50 will produce more detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern Z50 should have a benefit in sensor technology.