Z50 IIvs ZV-E1
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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.
Video Creators, Vloggers & Filmmakers — ZV-E1 (2023): Full-frame video quality in a vlogging body — exceptional low-light performance and a genuinely compact form factor.
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
ZV-E1 (2023)
- Video creators who want full-frame low-light quality in a compact body
- Vloggers stepping up from APS-C who prioritise image quality over resolution
- Filmmakers who want S-Log3 and cinematic colour in a run-and-gun package
- A7S III users who want the same sensor in a smaller, lighter body
Quick take: The z50 ii has the highest resolution at 21mp; the z50 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Z50 II (2024) | ZV-E1 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £899 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS | 12.1MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS Exmor R |
| Resolution | 20.9MP | 12.1MP |
| Video | 4K/60p uncropped, 1080p/120p, N-Log | 4K/60p (S-Cinetone, S-Log3), 4K/120p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 249 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) | Real-time Tracking AF with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | IBIS — Active Mode for video |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | 10fps |
| Battery Life | ~330 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots (CIPA) / ~105 min video |
| Weight | 385g body only | 483g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 127.0 × 96.8 × 66.5mm | 121.4 × 71.6 × 54.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | None — screen only |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic, Multi-Interface Shoe |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Z50 II | ZV-E1 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Street | — |
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