Z50 IIvs OM-1
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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.
Wildlife, Sport, Outdoor — OM-1 (2022): OM System's statement camera — class-leading weather sealing and the best IBIS in the business.
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-1 (2022)
- Wildlife and bird photographers who need fast burst and pro weather sealing
- Outdoor photographers who work in challenging conditions
Quick take: The z50 ii has the highest resolution at 21mp; the z50 ii is the most affordable; only the om-1 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Z50 II (2024) | OM-1 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £899 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS stacked BSI |
| Resolution | 20.9MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 4K/60p uncropped, 1080p/120p, N-Log | 4K 60fps 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 249 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) | 1053-point cross-type phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops (8 stops with sync IS) |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | 10fps mechanical, 50fps electronic, 120fps Pro Capture |
| Battery Life | ~330 shots (CIPA) | 520 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 385g body only | 599g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 127.0 × 96.8 × 66.5mm | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF 0.83× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type B |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI, 3.5mm mic/headphone |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Z50 II | OM-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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