Nikon Z50 Z50
The 20.9MP APS-C sensor and EXPEED 6 processor enable 11 fps burst shooting with a 209-point hybrid AF system featuring eye detection, all encased in a weather-sealed magnesium alloy body. A 3.2-inch flip-down touchscreen and 2.36m-dot OLED EVF aid versatile composition, and the bundle pairs two sharp zoom lenses (16-50mm and 50-250mm) for all-in-one flexibility. This kit suits wildlife and sports shooters who need a rugged, rapid-fire camera with telephoto reach straight out of the box.
About This Camera
The 20.9MP APS-C sensor and EXPEED 6 processor enable 11 fps burst shooting with a 209-point hybrid AF system featuring eye detection, all encased in a weather-sealed magnesium alloy body. A 3.2-inch flip-down touchscreen and 2.36m-dot OLED EVF aid versatile composition, and the bundle pairs two sharp zoom lenses (16-50mm and 50-250mm) for all-in-one flexibility. This kit suits wildlife and sports shooters who need a rugged, rapid-fire camera with telephoto reach straight out of the box.
- Type mirrorless
- Sensor 20.9MP aps-c
- Af points 209
- Burst fps 11
- Video 4K @30fps
- Weather sealed
- Weight g 2658
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong display (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong evf (83th percentile) 83th
- Strong sensor (80th percentile) 80th
Cons
- Below average social proof (19th percentile) 19th
- Below average video (21th percentile) 21th
- Below average stabilization (33th percentile) 33th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 20.9 |
| Processor | EXPEED 6 |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 209 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 11 |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 |
| 1080p FPS | 120 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3.2 |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 2360000 |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 2.7 kg / 5.9 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
Value & Pricing
Price History
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon Z50 Z50 | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | 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 | 40.2MP aps-c | 32.5MP full-frame | 33MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 209 | 425 | 1053 | 759 | 315 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 11 | 20 | 40 | 30 | 75 | 60 |
| Video | 4K @30fps | 8K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @120fps | 5K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 2658 | 579 | 609 | 610 | 721 | 499 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Z50 Z50 | 79.4 | 83.2 | 99.2 | 69.7 | 20.9 | 79.9 | 44.9 | 84.1 | 57.2 | 19.2 | 32.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 88.1 | 95.5 | 89.3 | 85.4 | 99.9 | 97.2 | 96.9 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 93.4 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.5 | 88.1 | 94.5 | 93 | 89.8 | 58.6 | 96.5 | 99.1 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 99.5 |
| Sony a7 a7 V Compare | 95.8 | 88.9 | 94.6 | 91 | 89.8 | 59.9 | 96.6 | 99.5 | 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 | 93.1 | 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 | 77.1 | 94.7 | 99.5 |
Usage Scores
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