Nikon Z Z50II Black 2024
The 20.9MP APS-C sensor paired with 30fps burst shooting and subject-detection autofocus captures sharp action, while 4K 60p 10-bit video with Log support offers strong post-production flexibility. A bundled 16-50mm and 50-250mm lens kit delivers versatile zoom range in a compact 495g body with built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for instant sharing. This camera is best for beginner content creators and streamers needing fast, high-quality 4K video, as well as product photographers who value a lightweight, connected setup.
About This Camera
The 20.9MP APS-C sensor paired with 30fps burst shooting and subject-detection autofocus captures sharp action, while 4K 60p 10-bit video with Log support offers strong post-production flexibility. A bundled 16-50mm and 50-250mm lens kit delivers versatile zoom range in a compact 495g body with built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for instant sharing. This camera is best for beginner content creators and streamers needing fast, high-quality 4K video, as well as product photographers who value a lightweight, connected setup.
- Type mirrorless
- Sensor 20.9MP aps-c
- Af points 231
- Burst fps 15
- Video 4K @60fps
- Weight g 549
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong connectivity (93th percentile) 93th
- Strong burst (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong social proof (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong display (84th percentile) 84th
Cons
- Below average stabilization (33th percentile) 33th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 20.9 |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | EXPEED 7 |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 231 |
| AF Type | Autofocus, Manual |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 15 |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 |
| Max Shutter | 1/4000 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 |
| 1080p FPS | 120 |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| Codec | H.265, H.264 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3.2 |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
Build
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.2 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C |
| HDMI | Yes |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon Z Z50II | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Sony a7 a7 V | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 20.9MP aps-c | 32.5MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 33MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 231 | 1053 | 425 | 759 | 315 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 15 | 40 | 20 | 30 | 75 | 60 |
| Video | 4K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 4K @120fps | 5K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 549 | 609 | 579 | 610 | 721 | 499 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Z Z50II | 81.8 | 36.3 | 50.6 | 85.4 | 80.3 | 79.9 | 44.9 | 84.1 | 64 | 93.1 | 85 | 32.5 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.5 | 88.1 | 94.5 | 93 | 89.8 | 58.6 | 96.5 | 99.1 | 93 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 88.1 | 95.5 | 89.3 | 85.4 | 99.9 | 97.2 | 96.9 | 84.1 | 83.3 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 93.4 |
| Sony a7 a7 V Compare | 95.8 | 88.9 | 94.6 | 91 | 89.8 | 59.9 | 96.6 | 99.5 | 93 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 96 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 84.6 | 88.1 | 97.2 | 95.1 | 97.5 | 56 | 89.3 | 84.1 | 93 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 96 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.5 | 99.6 | 88.4 | 98.1 | 84.1 | 41.2 | 94.2 | 84.1 | 0 | 77.1 | 94.7 | 99.5 |
Usage Scores
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