Nikon Z50 vs Sony WX10

Below, we are reviewing the Nikon Z50 versus Sony WX10, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and WX10 (16MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and WX10 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z50 was brought out 8 years after the WX10 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Z50 grades versus the WX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The entire galleries are available at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z50 has got outside dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Sony WX10 has proportions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon Z50 versus Sony WX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Z50 and the WX10.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and WX10 is 74 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z50 and WX10.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z50 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z50 will resolve greater detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger Z50 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.