Z50vs ZV-E10 II
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Beginner, Travel, Everyday — Z50 (2019): Nikon's Z system at its most accessible.
Youtube & Content Creation — ZV-E10 II (2024): Designed from the ground up for solo creators — every control in the right place, 4K/60p, and a directional mic built in.
Who should buy what
Z50 (2019)
- Nikon DSLR users wanting a lighter mirrorless
- First-time enthusiast camera buyers
ZV-E10 II (2024)
- Content creators who want improved AF and 4K/60p over the ZV-E10
- Vloggers who need subject tracking and a flip screen on a tight budget
- ZV-E10 owners looking for a meaningful upgrade in autofocus performance
- Beginners who want the best value Sony APS-C vlogging camera available
Quick take: The zv-e10 ii has the highest resolution at 26mp; the z50 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Z50 (2019) | ZV-E10 II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £499 | £679 |
| Sensor | APS-C CMOS | 26MP APS-C BSI Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.9MP | 26.0MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps (1.5× crop), 1080p 120fps | 4K/60p oversampled, 4K/120p (Super35), S-Cinetone, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | 209-point phase-detect hybrid AF | 759-point phase-detect, real-time Eye/Face AF, Product Showcase mode |
| Stabilisation | None | Electronic Active Steady Shot (no optical IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 11fps | 11fps |
| Battery Life | 300 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots equivalent |
| Weight | 397g (body only) | 293g body only |
| Dimensions | 126.5 × 93.5 × 60.0mm | 113.6 × 66.5 × 50.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.68× 2.36M-dot | None |
| Screen | 3.2" downward-tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Nikon Z-Mount (DX) | Sony E-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, 3.5mm mic input, headphone jack |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Z50 | ZV-E10 II |
|---|---|---|
| YouTube & Vlogging | — | |
| Short-form Video | — | |
| Travel Vlogging | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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