Nikon Z50 vs Sony ZV-E10

Here, we are contrasting the Nikon Z50 and Sony ZV-E10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the Z50 (21MP) and the ZV-E10 (24MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Z50 was manufactured 21 months prior to the ZV-E10 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-E10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Z50 grades versus the ZV-E10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z50 and Sony ZV-E10. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Sony ZV-E10 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon Z50 comes with outer measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-E10 has sizing of 115mm x 64mm x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 343 grams (0.76 lbs).

See the Nikon Z50 and Sony ZV-E10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Z50 and the ZV-E10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and ZV-E10 is 74 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The picture below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z50 and ZV-E10.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony ZV-E10 to give you more detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Z50 is going to be behind in sensor technology.