Z50 IIvs Nikon Zf
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
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.
Street & Travel Photography — Nikon Zf (2023): Full-frame performance in a stunning retro body — the Zf's 8-stop IBIS and gorgeous design make it uniquely compelling.
Who should buy what
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
Nikon Zf (2023)
- Photographers who want full-frame Z quality in a retro-styled body
- Street and travel photographers attracted to the classic dial aesthetic
- Zfc owners who want to step up to full-frame without losing the retro design
- Anyone who wants the best-looking full-frame mirrorless available
Quick take: The nikon zf has the highest resolution at 24mp; the z50 ii is the most affordable; only the nikon zf is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Z50 II (2024) | Nikon Zf (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £899 | £1,699 |
| Sensor | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS | 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.9MP | 24.5MP |
| Video | 4K/60p uncropped, 1080p/120p, N-Log | 4K/30p oversampled, FHD/120p, N-Log, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 249 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) | Phase-detect 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~330 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 385g body only | 710g with battery |
| Dimensions | 127.0 × 96.8 × 66.5mm | 144.0 × 103.0 × 49.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Z50 II | Nikon Zf |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Street | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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