Nikon Z50 vs Sony WX30
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
- Introduced October 2019
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Announced July 2011
Nikon Z50 vs Sony WX30 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Nikon Z50 versus Sony WX30, 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 image resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and WX30 (16MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and WX30 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe Z50 was announced 8 years after the WX30 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the Z50 scores vs the WX30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon Z50 vs Sony WX30 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Sony WX30
Z50 | WX30 | |||
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Announced | October 2019 | July 2011 | Newer by 100 months | |
Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 922k | Clearer display (+118k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Nikon Z50
WX30 | Z50 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Sony WX30
Z50 | WX30 | |||
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Touch display | Easily navigate |
Nikon Z50 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Nikon Z50 has outside measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Sony WX30 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
See the Nikon Z50 versus Sony WX30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Z50 versus the WX30.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and WX30 is 74 and 96 respectively.
Nikon Z50 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The image below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z50 and WX30.
As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z50 with its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon Z50 will offer extra detail with its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent Z50 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.
Nikon Z50 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony WX30 Specifications
Nikon Z50 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Z50 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2019-10-10 | 2011-07-25 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed 6 | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 209 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 15 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (at ISO 100) | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 397g (0.88 pounds) | 117g (0.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 photographs | 250 photographs |
Battery style | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL25 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $857 | $259 |