Sony QX1 vs Nikon Z50

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Sony QX1 vs Nikon Z50

APS-C 357.3mm²
20.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 16,000

Go in depth with our full Sony QX1 Review.

APS-C 369.0mm²
20.9 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

Go in depth with our full Nikon Z50 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the Z50.

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Differences

Sony QX1 advantages over Nikon Z50

Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

440 vs 320 shots
Capture more photos

Nikon Z50 advantages over Sony QX1

Rear display
Yes vs No
Review photos on the back of the camera
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Newer
5 years vs 10 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
11.0 fps vs 3.5 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Higher extended ISO
204800 vs 16000 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

User reviews

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Body Only
Kit with 16-50mm and 50-250mm Lenses
Kit with 16-50mm Lens

Review Excerpt

We haven’t reviewed the Sony QX1.
Read our Sony QX1 Preview

We haven’t finished our review of the Nikon Z50, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Nikon Z50 Shooter's Report

The Competition

Compared to Samsung NX2000

Sony QX1

Samsung NX2000

$498
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$680
APS-C

Rear display
Touchscreen

Compare Sony QX1 vs Samsung NX2000

Nikon Z50

Samsung NX2000

$790
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Shoot 4K video

$680
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Thinner

Compare Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX2000

Compared to Samsung NX3300

Sony QX1

Samsung NX3300

$498
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

$691
APS-C

Rear display
In-camera panoramas

Compare Sony QX1 vs Samsung NX3300

Nikon Z50

Samsung NX3300

$790
APS-C

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

$691
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX3300

Compared to Ricoh GR II

Sony QX1

Ricoh GR II

$498
APS-C

Focus peaking
Longer stills battery life

$538
APS-C

Rear display
Integrated ND filter

Compare Sony QX1 vs Ricoh GR II

Nikon Z50

Ricoh GR II

$790
APS-C

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

$538
APS-C

Less expensive
NFC

Compare Nikon Z50 vs Ricoh GR II

Compared to Canon EOS M50

Sony QX1

Canon EOS M50

$498
APS-C

Lens selection
Longer stills battery life

$579
APS-C

Rear display
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony QX1 vs Canon EOS M50

Nikon Z50

Canon EOS M50

$790
APS-C

Larger sensor
Longer stills battery life

$579
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Nikon Z50 vs Canon EOS M50

Compared to Fujifilm X-S10

Sony QX1

Fujifilm X-S10

$498
APS-C

Lighter weight

$999
APS-C

Rear display
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony QX1 vs Fujifilm X-S10

Nikon Z50

Fujifilm X-S10

$790
APS-C

Less expensive
Wider angle kit lens

$999
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Slower slow-motion

Compare Nikon Z50 vs Fujifilm X-S10

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