Z50vs Nikon Zf
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Beginner, Travel, Everyday — Z50 (2019): Nikon's Z system at its most accessible.
Street & Travel Photography — Nikon Zf (2023): Full-frame performance in a stunning retro body — the Zf's 8-stop IBIS and gorgeous design make it uniquely compelling.
Who should buy what
Z50 (2019)
- Nikon DSLR users wanting a lighter mirrorless
- First-time enthusiast camera buyers
Nikon Zf (2023)
- Photographers who want full-frame Z quality in a retro-styled body
- Street and travel photographers attracted to the classic dial aesthetic
- Zfc owners who want to step up to full-frame without losing the retro design
- Anyone who wants the best-looking full-frame mirrorless available
Quick take: The nikon zf has the highest resolution at 24mp; the z50 is the most affordable; only the nikon zf is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Z50 (2019) | Nikon Zf (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £499 | £1,699 |
| Sensor | APS-C CMOS | 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.9MP | 24.5MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps (1.5× crop), 1080p 120fps | 4K/30p oversampled, FHD/120p, N-Log, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | 209-point phase-detect hybrid AF | Phase-detect 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 11fps | 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 300 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 397g (body only) | 710g with battery |
| Dimensions | 126.5 × 93.5 × 60.0mm | 144.0 × 103.0 × 49.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.68× 2.36M-dot | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" downward-tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.2" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Nikon Z-Mount (DX) | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, Micro USB, Micro HDMI | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Z50 | Nikon Zf |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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