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Z50 II vs A7C II
Quick take: The A7C II has the highest resolution at 33MP; the Z50 II is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
Z50 II — All-Round Photography: Nikon's updated APS-C body with 4K/60p, improved subject tracking, and a vari-angle screen — a solid all-rounder.
A7C II — Full-Frame Hybrid: Full-frame AI autofocus in the most compact body available — the best camera under £1,500 for hybrid shooters.
Who should buy what
Z50 II (2024)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
A7C II (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
- Travel photographers who want full-frame quality in the most compact body
- Hybrid shooters who need full-frame video and IBIS in a small package
- A7C owners looking for a significant AF and video upgrade
- Portrait and wedding photographers who want a discreet full-frame backup
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Z50 IINikon · 2024 | A7C IISony · 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £939Best | £1,799 |
| Sensor | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.9MP | 33.0MPBest |
| Video | 4K/60p uncropped, 1080p/120p, N-Log | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 249 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronicBest | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~330 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 385g (body only)Best | 514g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 127.0 × 96.8 × 66.5mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| 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 |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
Z50 II
A7C II
Portrait
7.2/10
8.3/10
Street
6.4/10
7.9/10
Travel
6.2/10
7.4/10
Wedding & Events
6.3/10
7.1/10
Vlogging & Video
7.0/10
7.0/10
Filmmaking
6.0/10
7.1/10
Documentary
7.0/10
7.8/10
Sports & Action
7.9/10
7.3/10
Landscape
5.5/10
6.9/10
Wildlife
8.1/10
8.0/10
Casual
6.4/10
5.9/10
Food
6.7/10
8.0/10
Macro
6.0/10
7.7/10
Architecture
5.5/10
7.0/10
Astrophotography
5.5/10
7.4/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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