Z50vs Z6
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Beginner, Travel, Everyday — Z50 (2019): Nikon's Z system at its most accessible.
Travel, Portrait, Video — Z6 (2018): Nikon's proof of concept — and a genuinely excellent camera.
Who should buy what
Z50 (2019)
- Nikon DSLR users wanting a lighter mirrorless
- First-time enthusiast camera buyers
Z6 (2018)
- Nikon DSLR users making their first move to mirrorless
- Photographers who want full-frame Nikon glass on a budget
Quick take: The z6 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the z50 is the most affordable; only the z6 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Z50 (2019) | Z6 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £499 | £749 |
| Sensor | APS-C CMOS | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 20.9MP | 24.5MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps (1.5× crop), 1080p 120fps | 4K 30fps (full-width), 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | 209-point phase-detect hybrid AF | 273-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 11fps | 12fps |
| Battery Life | 300 shots (CIPA) | 310 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 397g (body only) | 585g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 126.5 × 93.5 × 60.0mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 67.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.68× 2.36M-dot | EVF 0.80× 3.69M-dot |
| Screen | 3.2" downward-tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M-dot |
| Mount | Nikon Z-Mount (DX) | Nikon Z-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single XQD / CFexpress Type B |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, Micro USB, Micro HDMI | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, HDMI |
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