Nikon Z50 vs Sony WX500

Below, we will be comparing the Nikon Z50 vs Sony WX500, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Z50 (21MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is relatively comparable but the Z50 (APS-C) and WX500 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The Z50 was released 4 years later than the WX500 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Z50 matches up against the WX500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z50 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon Z50 Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z50 features external measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Sony WX500 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z50 versus the WX500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and WX500 is 74 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The visual here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Z50 and WX500.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z50 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z50 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger Z50 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.