Z50vs Z7
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Beginner, Travel, Everyday — Z50 (2019): Nikon's Z system at its most accessible.
Landscape, Studio, Commercial — Z7 (2018): 45MP full-frame in the same body as the Z6 — choose your priority.
Who should buy what
Z50 (2019)
- Nikon DSLR users wanting a lighter mirrorless
- First-time enthusiast camera buyers
Z7 (2018)
- Nikon shooters who need maximum resolution
- Landscape photographers coming from DSLR
Quick take: The z7 has the highest resolution at 46mp; the z50 is the most affordable; only the z7 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Z50 (2019) | Z7 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £499 | £1,099 |
| Sensor | APS-C CMOS | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 20.9MP | 45.7MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps (1.5× crop), 1080p 120fps | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | 209-point phase-detect hybrid AF | 493-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 11fps | 9fps |
| Battery Life | 300 shots (CIPA) | 330 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 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Z50 | Z7 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Architecture | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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