Nikon Z50 vs Sony W810

Below, we will be evaluating the Nikon Z50 and Sony W810, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the Z50 (21MP) and the W810 (20MP) is relatively similar but the Z50 (APS-C) and W810 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z50 was unveiled 5 years later than the W810 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Z50 scores against the W810 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The full galleries are available at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Sony W810 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z50 features 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) while the Sony W810 has measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Z50 and the W810.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and W810 is 74 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z50 and W810.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z50 with its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Nikon Z50 will deliver more detail having an extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern Z50 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.