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Quick take: The Z50 has the highest resolution at 21MP; the Z50 is the most affordable; only the Z50 is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Z50 — Beginner, Travel, Everyday: Nikon's Z system at its most accessible.
| Specification | Nikon Coolpix P1100Nikon · 2025 | Z50Nikon · 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £979 | £499Best |
| Sensor | 15.9MP 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.0MP | 20.9MPBest |
| Video | 4K/30p | 4K 30fps (1.5× crop), 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | 209-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | 4-stop IBIS | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 7fps | 11fpsBest |
| Battery Life | 250 shots (CIPA) | 300 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 1,410g (with battery and card)Best | 397g (body only) |
| Dimensions | — | 126.5 × 93.5 × 60.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | EVF | EVF 0.68× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | Vari-angle screen | 3.2" downward-tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Fixed 125x zoom lens (24-3000mm equivalent) | Nikon Z-Mount (DX) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
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