Nikon Z50 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350

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      Specifications

      General Nikon Z50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
      BrandNikonSony
      ModelZ50Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
      Predecessor ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
      Successor ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
      MSRP$859 (body), $999 (w/16-50mm lens), $1349 (w/16-50 and 50-250mm lenses)320
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon Z50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.7 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels21.51 Megapixel21.1 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.9 Megapixel18.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 51,20080 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 204,800
      Photo Nikon Z50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
      ProcessorEXPEED 6
      Max Image Resolution5568 x 37124896 x 3672
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 3:2, 16:94:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normal, basic
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Focus Nikon Z50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
      Focusing SystemHybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Face Detection
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-2 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points209
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Nikon Z50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
      Lens MountNikon Z
      Crop Factor1.5x
      Focal Length4.3 - 86 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range25 - 500 mm
      Optical Zoom20x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.5 - 6.5
      Min Normal Focus Distance5 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Nikon Z50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon Z50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)
      Viewfinder Size0.39"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.02x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.68x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint20 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +3
      Eye SensorAutomatically switches between monitor and viewfinder displays
      Shutter Nikon Z50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec4 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/1600 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting11.0 fps10.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 11 fps at 20.9 MP
      Up to 5 fps at 20.9 MP
      Up to 4 fps at 20.9 MP
      Up to 30 fps at 8 MP
      Up to 10 fps at 18.2 MP for up to 10 Frames
      Flash Nikon Z50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFill flash
      Rear-curtain sync
      Red-eye reduction
      Red-eye reduction with slow sync
      Slow sync
      Auto
      Auto with red-eye reduction
      Auto slow sync
      Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction
      Flash off
      Flash Range7.00 m at ISO 1004.30 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL: i-TTL flash control; i-TTL balanced fill-flash is used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash with spot metering
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Nikon Z50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAuto
      Metering Range-4 to +17 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value
      Video Nikon Z50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
      Movie File FormatMOV
      MP4
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MOV/MP4
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps
      AVCHD/MP4
      1920 x 1080p at 59.94 fps
      1440 x 1080 at 29.97 fps
      640 x 480 at 29.97 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601920 x 1080
      External Recording ModesHDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) up to 29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080p
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Nikon Z50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Output
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon Z50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control via smartphone
      Environmental Nikon Z50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Nikon Z50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
      Dimensions127 x 94 x 60 mm (5 x 3.7 x 2.36")96 x 55 x 26 mm (3.78 x 2.17 x 1.02")
      Weight (inc. batteries)450 g (0.99 lb / 15.87 oz)137 g (0.30 lb / 4.83 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.9 x 7.1 x 5.3"4.45 x 3.15 x 2.6"
      Package Weight2.2 lb0.65 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon Z50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
      Battery PackEN-EL25NP-BX1
      Battery Life320 shots470 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
      Other Nikon Z50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
      Self TimerYes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage Dust Off reference data (requires Capture NX-D)


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