Z50vs Z50 II
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Beginner, Travel, Everyday — Z50 (2019): Nikon's Z system at its most accessible.
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.
Who should buy what
Z50 (2019)
- Nikon DSLR users wanting a lighter mirrorless
- First-time enthusiast camera buyers
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
Quick take: The z50 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Z50 (2019) | Z50 II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £499 | £899 |
| Sensor | APS-C CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.9MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps (1.5× crop), 1080p 120fps | 4K/60p uncropped, 1080p/120p, N-Log |
| Autofocus | 209-point phase-detect hybrid AF | Phase-detect, 249 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | None | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 11fps | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 300 shots (CIPA) | ~330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 397g (body only) | 385g body only |
| Dimensions | 126.5 × 93.5 × 60.0mm | 127.0 × 96.8 × 66.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.68× 2.36M-dot | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.2" downward-tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Nikon Z-Mount (DX) | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, Micro USB, Micro HDMI | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Z50 | Z50 II |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Street | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Landscape | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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