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Z50 vs OM-D E-M1X
Quick take: The Z50 has the highest resolution at 21MP; the OM-D E-M1X is the most affordable; only the Z50 is weather sealed.
Where the Z50 wins
- Cheaper new: £266 vs £479
- Resolution: 20.9MP
- Weight: 397g (body only)
- Weather Sealed: Yes
- Street: 6.3 vs 5.4
Where the OM-D E-M1X wins
- Burst Rate: 60fps (18fps with continuous AF)
- Battery Life: ~870 shots (CIPA)
- Wedding & Events: 7.0 vs 5.5
- Filmmaking: 5.7 vs 4.8
- Sports & Action: 7.7 vs 6.8
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Size comparedbody only, no lens · drawn to one scale
- Z50 126 × 94 × 60 mm · 450 g
- OM-D E-M1X 144 × 147 × 75 mm · 997 g
The Z50 is 18 mm narrower, 53 mm shorter, 15 mm slimmer and 547 g lighter than the OM-D E-M1X.
Drawn to scale from the makers' dimensions (W × H × D). Front shown, depth on the slanted edge.
Verdictwhich should you buy?
Z50 — Beginner, Travel, Everyday: Nikon's Z system at its most accessible.
Who should buy what
Z50 (2019)
is the right camera for you if…
- Nikon DSLR users wanting a lighter mirrorless
- First-time enthusiast camera buyers
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Z50Nikon · 2019 | OM-D E-M1XOlympus · 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £266 usedBest | £479 used |
| Sensor | APS-C CMOS | 20.4MP Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 20.9MPBest | 20.4MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps (1.5× crop), 1080p 120fps | 4K/30p, C4K/24p, Full HD 120p |
| Autofocus | 209-point phase-detect hybrid AF | 121-point cross-type on-sensor phase detect + contrast, Intelligent Subject Detection |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | Sensor-shift in-body stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 11fps | 60fps (18fps with continuous AF)Best |
| Battery Life | 300 shots (CIPA) | ~870 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 397g (body only)Best | 997g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 126.5 × 93.5 × 60.0mm | 144.4 × 146.8 × 75.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.68× 2.36M-dot | EVF, 100% coverage, 1.48-1.65x (50 mm lens) |
| Screen | 3.2" downward-tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Nikon Z-Mount (DX) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Dual SD slots |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, Micro USB, Micro HDMI | USB-C, micro HDMI, 3.5mm mic + headphone, PC sync, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS |
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
OM-D E-M1X
Portrait
6.6/10
6.9/10
Street
6.3/10
5.4/10
Travel
6.1/10
4.8/10
Wedding & Events
5.5/10
7.0/10
Filmmaking
4.8/10
5.7/10
Documentary
5.8/10
5.8/10
Sports & Action
6.8/10
7.7/10
Landscape
5.3/10
5.2/10
Wildlife
7.2/10
7.7/10
Casual
5.4/10
4.3/10
Food
6.0/10
6.6/10
Macro
5.6/10
6.0/10
Architecture
5.1/10
6.0/10
Astrophotography
5.2/10
4.8/10
Vlogging & Video
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4.6/10
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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