X100Vvs Z50
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Travel, Everyday — X100V (2020): The camera that made fixed-lens popular again. Still one of the best walking-around cameras ever made.
Beginner, Travel, Everyday — Z50 (2019): Nikon's Z system at its most accessible.
Who should buy what
X100V (2020)
- Street and documentary photographers
- Anyone who wants one great lens and no decision paralysis
Z50 (2019)
- Nikon DSLR users wanting a lighter mirrorless
- First-time enthusiast camera buyers
Quick take: The x100v has the highest resolution at 26mp; the z50 is the most affordable; only the x100v is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X100V (2020) | Z50 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £499 |
| Sensor | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI | APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps 10-bit (with Atomos) | 4K 30fps (1.5× crop), 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF | 209-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS | None |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 11fps |
| Battery Life | 350 shots (CIPA) | 300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 478g | 397g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 128.0 × 74.8 × 53.3mm | 126.5 × 93.5 × 60.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid optical/EVF 0.52× | EVF 0.68× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.62M-dot | 3.2" downward-tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Fixed 23mm f/2 (35mm equivalent) Fujinon | Nikon Z-Mount (DX) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, Micro HDMI | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
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