Z50vs RX100 VI
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Beginner, Travel, Everyday — Z50 (2019): Nikon's Z system at its most accessible.
Travel & Vlogging — RX100 VI (2018): The RX100 VI trades fast apertures for a remarkable 24-200mm zoom range — giving it more versatility than any previous model. 4K/30p, 24fps burst, a pop-up EVF, and an articulating screen round out an exceptional compact package. Variable aperture limits low-light performance at the long end, but for travel and events where reach matters, there is no practical alternative at this size.
Who should buy what
Z50 (2019)
- Nikon DSLR users wanting a lighter mirrorless
- First-time enthusiast camera buyers
RX100 VI (2018)
- Travel photographers who need versatile reach in a pocketable body
- Vloggers and content creators who need 4K and an articulating screen
- Event photographers who want discreet, capable wide-to-tele coverage
- Wildlife and sports enthusiasts who want a compact travel option
Quick take: The z50 has the highest resolution at 21mp; the z50 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Z50 (2019) | RX100 VI (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £499 | £700 |
| Sensor | APS-C CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI Stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.9MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps (1.5× crop), 1080p 120fps | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p, 960fps HFR |
| Autofocus | 209-point phase-detect hybrid AF | Fast Hybrid AF, 315 phase-detect points, Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | None | Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 11fps | 24fps |
| Battery Life | 300 shots (CIPA) | ~240 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 397g (body only) | 301g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 126.5 × 93.5 × 60.0mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.68× 2.36M-dot | Pop-up EVF, 2.35M dots |
| Screen | 3.2" downward-tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Nikon Z-Mount (DX) | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD / Memory Stick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, Micro USB, Micro HDMI | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Z50 | RX100 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Casual | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Landscape | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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