Upgrade Guide
Nikon D6→Nikon Z50
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The Z50 offers little measurable spec improvement over the D6. Spend the money on glass instead.
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (21MP)
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Weather sealingNot present in new body
Suitability by genre
| Genre | D6 | Z50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | -3.0 | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Street | -1.0 | ||
| Portrait | — | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | D6 | Z50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,200 | £499 | |
| Released | 2020 | 2019 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 20.8MP full-frame BSI CMOS | APS-C CMOS | |
| Resolution | 21MP | 21MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K UHD 30fps | 4K 30fps (1.5× crop), 1080p 120fps | |
| Autofocus | Multi-CAM 3500FX III — 105 AF points, all cross-type | 209-point phase-detect hybrid AF | |
| Stabilisation | — | None | |
| Burst Rate | 14fps mechanical | 11fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~3580 shots (CIPA) | 300 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 1450g (body only) | 397g (body only) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | OVF 0.72× magnification, 100% coverage | EVF 0.68× 2.36M-dot | |
| Screen | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.36M dots | 3.2" downward-tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | |
| Mount | Nikon F mount | Nikon Z-Mount (DX) | |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B / XQD slots | Single SD UHS-I |
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