Upgrade Guide

Nikon Nikon Zf→Nikon Z50 II

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

You own

Nikon

Nikon Zf

£1699

2023

→

Upgrade to

Nikon

Z50 II

£899 (-£800)

2024

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Situational

One clear hardware improvement over the Nikon Zf. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.

What's new in the Z50 II

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Full spec comparison

Spec	Nikon Zf	Z50 II
Price	£1,699	£899
Released	2023	2024	↑
Sensor	24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS	20.9MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution	24MP	21MP	↓
Video	4K/30p oversampled, FHD/120p, N-Log, 10-bit	4K/60p uncropped, 1080p/120p, N-Log
Autofocus	Phase-detect 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle)	Phase-detect, 249 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle)
Stabilisation	5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops	None (no IBIS)
Burst Rate	14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic	11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic	↓
Battery Life	~380 shots (CIPA)	~330 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	710g with battery	385g body only	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	No	↓
Viewfinder	EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification	EVF, 2.36M dots
Screen	3.2" vari-angle touchscreen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount	Nikon Z-mount (full-frame)	Nikon Z-mount
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-II slot	Single SD UHS-I slot

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