Upgrade Guide
Nikon Z50→Nikon Z7
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the Z50. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the Z7
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Resolution46MP vs 21MP (+25MP)
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Z50 | Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +2.0 | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | -2.0 | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Architecture | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Z50 | Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £499 | £1,099 | |
| Released | 2019 | 2018 | ↓ |
| Sensor | APS-C CMOS | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm | |
| Resolution | 21MP | 46MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K 30fps (1.5× crop), 1080p 120fps | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps | |
| Autofocus | 209-point phase-detect hybrid AF | 493-point phase-detect hybrid AF | |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops | |
| Burst Rate | 11fps | 9fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | 300 shots (CIPA) | 330 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 397g (body only) | 585g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.68× 2.36M-dot | EVF 0.80× 3.69M-dot | |
| Screen | 3.2" downward-tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M-dot | |
| Mount | Nikon Z-Mount (DX) | Nikon Z-Mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single XQD / CFexpress Type B |
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