Nikon Z50 vs Sony WX5

Below is a in depth review of the Nikon Z50 vs Sony WX5, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and WX5 (12MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and WX5 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z50 was announced 9 years later than the WX5 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Z50 grades against the WX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z50 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon Z50 Gallery & Sony WX5 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z50 provides exterior 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 WX5 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Z50 vs the WX5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and WX5 is 74 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z50 and WX5.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z50 using its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Nikon Z50 will show more detail with its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more recent Z50 will have a benefit in sensor technology.