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Nikon Z APS-C Range
Nikon's compact Z-mount APS-C lineup.
The Nikon APS-C Z cameras offer full access to the Z lens ecosystem at a more approachable price and size. The Z50 established the compact APS-C formula; the Z30 stripped the EVF for a smaller vlogging-focused body; the Z50 II added improved autofocus and more capable video.
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Generation 1
Nikon Z30
21MP
4K/30p, 4K/60p (with crop), 1080p/120p
Phase-detect, 209 points, subject tracking (human/animal/vehicle)
None (no IBIS)
11fps
~300 shots (CIPA)
405g body only
2
Generation 2
Nikon Z50
21MP
4K 30fps (1.5× crop), 1080p 120fps
209-point phase-detect hybrid AF
None
11fps
300 shots (CIPA)
397g (body only)
What's new in this generation
- Video: 4K 30fps (1.5× crop), 1080p 120fps
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Current generation
Nikon Z50 II
21MP
4K/60p uncropped, 1080p/120p, N-Log
Phase-detect, 249 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle)
None (no IBIS)
11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic
~330 shots (CIPA)
385g body only
What's new in this generation
- IBIS added
- Video: 4K/60p uncropped, 1080p/120p, N-Log
- Price: +£400 vs previous
All generations at a glance
| Spec | Z30 (2022) | Z50 (2019) | Z50 II (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £479 | £499 | £899 |
| Resolution | 21MP | 21MP | 21MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 4K/60p (with crop), 1080p/120p | 4K 30fps (1.5× crop), 1080p 120fps | 4K/60p uncropped, 1080p/120p, N-Log |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 11fps | 11fps | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery | ~300 shots (CIPA) | 300 shots (CIPA) | ~330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | No |
| Weight | 405g body only | 397g (body only) | 385g body only |