Upgrade Guide
Nikon Z7→Nikon Z50
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the Z7. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the Z50
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Generation1 year newer (2019 vs 2018)
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution21MP (down from 46MP — optimised for low light)
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Weather sealingNot present in new body
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StabilisationIBIS not present in new body
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Z7 | Z50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -2.0 | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Architecture | — | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +2.0 | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Z7 | Z50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £499 | |
| Released | 2018 | 2019 | ↑ |
| Sensor | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm | APS-C CMOS | |
| Resolution | 46MP | 21MP | ↓ |
| Video | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps | 4K 30fps (1.5× crop), 1080p 120fps | |
| Autofocus | 493-point phase-detect hybrid AF | 209-point phase-detect hybrid AF | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops | None | |
| Burst Rate | 9fps | 11fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 330 shots (CIPA) | 300 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 585g (body only) | 397g (body only) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.80× 3.69M-dot | EVF 0.68× 2.36M-dot | |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M-dot | 3.2" downward-tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | |
| Mount | Nikon Z-Mount | Nikon Z-Mount (DX) | |
| Memory Cards | Single XQD / CFexpress Type B | Single SD UHS-I |
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