Upgrade Guide

Nikon Z50 II→Nikon Z5

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Nikon

Z50 II

£899

2024

→

Upgrade to

Nikon

£999 (+£100)

2020

✅

Strong upgrade

The Z5 improves across 3 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most Z50 II owners will notice the difference.

What's new in the Z5

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Full spec comparison

Spec	Z50 II	Z5
Price	£899	£999
Released	2024	2020	↓
Sensor	20.9MP APS-C CMOS	24.3MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS
Resolution	21MP	24MP	↑
Video	4K/60p uncropped, 1080p/120p, N-Log	4K/30p (with crop), 1080p/60p
Autofocus	Phase-detect, 249 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle)	Hybrid AF — 273 phase-detect points, eye/subject detection
Stabilisation	None (no IBIS)	IBIS — up to 5 stops
Burst Rate	11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic	4.5fps	↓
Battery Life	~330 shots (CIPA)	~470 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	385g body only	590g (with battery)	↓
Weather Sealed	No	Yes	↑
Viewfinder	EVF, 2.36M dots	EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.8× magnification
Screen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen	3.2" tilting touchscreen
Mount	Nikon Z-mount	Nikon Z mount
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-I slot	Dual SD UHS-II slots

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