Nikon Z50 vs Sony ZV-E10
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony ZV-E10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
- Revealed October 2019
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 51200)
- 3840 x 1920 video
- Sony E Mount
- 343g - 115 x 64 x 45mm
- Revealed July 2021
Nikon Z50 vs Sony ZV-E10 Overview
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).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Nikon Z50 vs Sony ZV-E10 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Sony ZV-E10
Z50 | ZV-E10 | |||
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Display size | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 920k | Sharper display (+120k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E10 over the Nikon Z50
ZV-E10 | Z50 | |||
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Revealed | July 2021 | October 2019 | More modern by 21 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Sony ZV-E10
Z50 | ZV-E10 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Both good for selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Nikon Z50 vs Sony ZV-E10 Physical Comparison
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.
Nikon Z50 vs Sony ZV-E10 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony ZV-E10 Specifications
Nikon Z50 | Sony ZV-E10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Z50 | Sony ZV-E10 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2019-10-10 | 2021-07-30 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 32000 |
Max boosted ISO | 204800 | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 209 | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon Z | Sony E |
Total lenses | 15 | 150 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | - | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x1920 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 397 gr (0.88 lb) | 343 gr (0.76 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") | 115 x 64 x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photos | 440 photos |
Battery style | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL25 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $857 | $699 |