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Z50 II vs ZV-E10 II
Quick take: The ZV-E10 II has the highest resolution at 26MP; the ZV-E10 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.
ZV-E10 II — Youtube & Content Creation: Designed from the ground up for solo creators — every control in the right place, 4K/60p, and a directional mic built in.
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
ZV-E10 II (2024)
is the right camera for you if…
- Content creators who want improved AF and 4K/60p over the ZV-E10
- Vloggers who need subject tracking and a flip screen on a tight budget
- ZV-E10 owners looking for a meaningful upgrade in autofocus performance
- Beginners who want the best value Sony APS-C vlogging camera available
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Z50 IINikon · 2024 | ZV-E10 IISony · 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £939 | £824Best |
| Sensor | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS | 26MP APS-C BSI Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.9MP | 26.0MPBest |
| Video | 4K/60p uncropped, 1080p/120p, N-Log | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Cinetone, 10-bit, S-Log3 |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 249 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) | 759-point phase-detect, real-time Eye/Face AF, Product Showcase mode |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | Electronic Active Steady Shot (no optical IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~330 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots equivalentBest |
| Weight | 385g (body only) | 293g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 127.0 × 96.8 × 66.5mm | 113.6 × 66.5 × 50.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | No viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, headphone jack |
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
ZV-E10 II
Portrait
7.2/10
6.8/10
Street
6.4/10
7.0/10
Travel
6.2/10
7.1/10
Wedding & Events
6.3/10
6.1/10
Vlogging & Video
7.0/10
7.4/10
Filmmaking
6.0/10
6.1/10
Documentary
7.0/10
7.5/10
Sports & Action
7.9/10
6.6/10
Landscape
5.5/10
6.1/10
Wildlife
8.1/10
7.2/10
Casual
6.4/10
6.4/10
Food
6.7/10
6.9/10
Macro
6.0/10
5.7/10
Architecture
5.5/10
5.9/10
Astrophotography
5.5/10
5.7/10
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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