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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony H50

Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
92
Overall
85
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched October 2020
  • Replaced the Nikon Z7
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony H50 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Nikon Z7 II versus Sony H50, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and H50 (9MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and H50 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z7 II was revealed 11 years later than the H50 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the Z7 II grades versus the H50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Sony H50

 Z7 II H50 
IntroducedOctober 2020January 2009Fresher by 143 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k230kSharper display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Nikon Z7 II

 H50 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Sony H50

 Z7 II H50 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z7 II provides external dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Sony H50 has dimensions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Look at the Nikon Z7 II versus Sony H50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z7 II and the H50.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony H50 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Z7 II and H50 is 61 and 69 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 II and H50.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z7 II with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z7 II will show greater detail because of its extra 37MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The younger Z7 II is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography features
Sony H50 Portrait photography features
88
manual focus
excellent MP (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
27
focusing manually
external flash not possible
MP count low (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z7 II
Street photography with Sony H50
79
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
has touch to focus
weather sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
43
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z7 II
Sports photography with Sony H50
90
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
has phase detect AF
32
great zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography advice
Sony H50 Travel photography advice
72
weather sealing
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
excellent MP (46 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
44
has built in flash
long reach (465mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (547g)
MP count low (9MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography details
Sony H50 Landscape photography details
88
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
2 card slots
34
focusing manually
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging information
Sony H50 Vlogging information
36
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic support
display is not selfie friendly
19
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone port
more heavy than competition (547 grams)
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Sony H50
 Nikon Z7 Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z7 Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2020-10-14 2009-01-15
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 8256 x 5504 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 493 9
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 31-465mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Available lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 9.10 m
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705g (1.55 lb) 547g (1.21 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
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 420 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 2 1
Launch cost $2,997 $80