Qvs Z50 II
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Travel & Fine Art Photography — Q (2015): The camera that redefined luxury compact photography — a full-frame sensor, the finest 28mm compact lens available, and a shooting feel that is uniquely Leica.
All-Round Photography — Z50 II (2024): Nikon's updated APS-C body with 4K/60p, improved subject tracking, and a vari-angle screen — a solid all-rounder.
Who should buy what
Q (2015)
- Street and documentary photographers who want a full-frame fixed-lens camera with iconic character
- Travel photographers who want the finest compact image quality available
- Leica enthusiasts who want an autofocus alternative to the M system
- Photographers who value build quality and shooting experience as much as spec sheets
Z50 II (2024)
- Beginners stepping into the Nikon Z system wanting improved autofocus
- Content creators who want APS-C Z quality with subject detection AF
- Z50 owners who want meaningfully better AF performance for people and pets
- Travel photographers wanting a compact, capable Z body at an accessible price
Quick take: The q has the highest resolution at 24mp; the z50 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Q (2015) | Z50 II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,999 | £899 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K/60p uncropped, 1080p/120p, N-Log |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, 49 AF fields, face detection | Phase-detect, 249 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | None | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~270 shots (CIPA) | ~330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 640g (with battery and card) | 385g body only |
| Dimensions | 130.0 × 80.0 × 93.5mm | 127.0 × 96.8 × 66.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.68× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed Leica Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Q | Z50 II |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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