Z50 IIvs OM-D E-M10 IV
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.
Travel & Everyday — OM-D E-M10 IV (2020): Compact Micro Four Thirds body with built-in IBIS — ideal for travellers who want stability without bulk.
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
OM-D E-M10 IV (2020)
- Beginners and enthusiasts who want a compact, stylish Micro Four Thirds camera
- Travellers who want a small, light system without sacrificing image quality
- Smartphone upgraders who want a proper camera that still fits in a bag
- Anyone who wants built-in selfie capability in a traditional camera body
Quick take: The z50 ii has the highest resolution at 21mp; the om-d e-m10 iv is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Z50 II (2024) | OM-D E-M10 IV (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £899 | £469 |
| Sensor | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 20.9MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 4K/60p uncropped, 1080p/120p, N-Log | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 249 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) | Phase-detect + contrast detect, 121 points |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | 15fps |
| Battery Life | ~330 shots (CIPA) | ~360 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 385g body only | 383g body only |
| Dimensions | 127.0 × 96.8 × 66.5mm | 121.4 × 83.6 × 49.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.46× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Z50 II | OM-D E-M10 IV |
|---|---|---|
| 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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