Nikon Z50 vs Sony WX220

Here is a in depth analysis of the Nikon Z50 versus Sony WX220, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Z50 (21MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is fairly well matched but the Z50 (APS-C) and WX220 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z50 was launched 5 years later than the WX220 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the Z50 grades vs the WX220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z50 comes with physical measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Sony WX220 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Z50 compared to the WX220.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and WX220 is 74 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The graphic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z50 and WX220.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z50 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z50 will give more detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Z50 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.