Nikon Z50 vs Sony WX1
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![Nikon Z50 front Nikon Z50 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Z50/Nikon-Z50-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX1/Sony-WX1-front.jpg)
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33 Features
18 Overall
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony WX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
- Announced October 2019
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Introduced August 2009
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony WX1 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Nikon Z50 and Sony WX1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and WX1 (1/2.4") provide totally different sensor sizes.
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The Z50 was introduced 10 years later than the WX1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the Z50 scores versus the WX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony WX1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z50 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon Z50 Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Sony WX1
Z50 | WX1 | |||
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Introduced | October 2019 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 124 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Nikon Z50
WX1 | Z50 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Sony WX1
Z50 | WX1 |
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z50 has exterior dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Sony WX1 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon Z50 and Sony WX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Z50 compared to the WX1.
![Nikon Z50 vs Sony WX1 size comparison Nikon Z50 vs Sony WX1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Z50-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX1-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and WX1 is 74 and 96 respectively.
![Nikon Z50 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison Nikon Z50 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Z50-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon Z50 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The photograph below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z50 and WX1.
To sum up, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z50 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon Z50 will show extra detail using its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern Z50 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
![Nikon Z50 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison Nikon Z50 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Z50-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon Z50 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon Z50 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon Z50 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Z50-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony WX1 Specifications
Nikon Z50 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Z50 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2019-10-10 | 2009-08-06 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed 6 | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 209 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 15 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.2 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (at ISO 100) | 5.00 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 397g (0.88 lb) | 149g (0.33 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Built-in | - |
Battery model | EN-EL25 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $857 | $149 |