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Nikon Z5 II vs Nikon Z50 II
Every spec below is quoted from the makers' official pages — where a figure isn't published we say so rather than guess. Sizes are drawn at true relative scale from published dimensions, and the bag-fit row is computed against our measured bag catalog.
The 3 biggest published differences
- EVF resolution: the Z50 II leads at Approx. 2360k-dot (XGA) OLED vs the Z5 II's 0.5-in. (1.27-cm), approx. 3690k-dot OLED.
- Weight (body): the Z50 II leads at 495 g vs the Z5 II's 700 g.
- Burst — mechanical: the Z5 II leads at Approx. 7.8 fps vs the Z50 II's Approx. 5.6 fps (Continuous high-speed).
 Z5 II Nikon Z |  Z50 II Nikon Z | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Format | 35.9 x 23.9 mm full-frame/FX-format | DX (APS-C), 23.5 mm x 15.7 mm |
| Lens mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
| Released | 2025 | —, not published |
| Sensor & Image | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS sensor |
| Sensor size | 35.9 x 23.9 mm full-frame/FX-format | DX (APS-C), 23.5 mm x 15.7 mm |
| Resolution (MP) | 24.5 | 20.9 |
| In-body stabilisation | —, not published | —, not published |
| ISO range | ISO 100 (expandable to Lo 1/Hi 2, 50-204800 equivalent) | 100 |
| Autofocus & Speed | ||
| AF system | Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist; AF-A focus mode | Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist; 209 focus points (single-point AF), 231 focus points (auto-area AF) |
| Subject detection | 273 focus points (single-point); 299 (auto-area); detection range -10 to +19 EV | people, dogs, cats, birds, and vehicles |
| Burst — mechanical | Approx. 7.8 fps | Approx. 5.6 fps (Continuous high-speed) |
| Burst — electronic | Approx. 15 fps (silent mode on); up to 30 fps electronic shutter mode | Approx. 11 fps (Continuous high-speed extended); High-speed frame capture+ (C15) Approx. 15 fps; (C30) Approx. 30 fps |
| Video | ||
| Max video | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60p | 4K UHD 30p / 4K 60p |
| Codecs / sampling | N-RAW (12-bit), H.265/HEVC, H.264/AVC | H.265/HEVC (8 bit/10 bit), H.264/AVC (8 bit) |
| Recording limit | —, not published | 125 minutes |
| Viewfinder & Screen | ||
| EVF resolution | 0.5-in. (1.27-cm), approx. 3690k-dot OLED | Approx. 2360k-dot (XGA) OLED |
| EVF magnification | Approx. 0.8x | Approx. 1.02x |
| Rear screen | 3.2-in. (8-cm), approx. 2100k-dot vari-angle TFT touchscreen | 3.2 in. diagonal TFT touch LCD |
| Body & Handling | ||
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 134 × 100.5 × 72 mm | 127 × 96.8 × 66.5 mm |
| Weight (body) | 700 g | 495 g |
| Weather sealing | Front, back, and top covers made from magnesium alloy delivering dust-and-drip-resistance | —, not published |
| Shutter durability | —, not published | —, not published |
| Power & Storage | ||
| Battery life (CIPA) | Approx. 330 shots (viewfinder, energy saving off); approx. 350 shots (monitor, energy saving off); up to 380/390 with energy saving on | Approx. 240 shots |
| Battery | EN-EL15c | EN-EL25a |
| Card slots | Dual SD UHS-II slots | SD, SDHC (UHS-II compliant), SDXC (UHS-II compliant) |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB Type-C (SuperSpeed USB) | —, not published |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac; Bluetooth 5.0 | IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac; Bluetooth Specification Version 5.0 |
| HDMI | Type D HDMI connector | —, not published |
| Price | ||
| Launch price | $1,699.95 (body only) | —, not published |
| Size, to scale | ||
Front view, drawn at the same scale from each maker's published W×H (mm). | ||
| Smallest bag that fits | ||
| Body + standard zoom | Think Tank Retrospective 4 V2.0 Fits with 24-120 f/4 · View at B&H Photo Video | Think Tank Mirrorless Mover 25 V2 Fits with 24-120 f/4 · View at B&H Photo Video |
Sources
“35.9 x 23.9 mm CMOS sensor (full-frame/FX-format), effective pixels 24.5 million; mechanical shutter approx. 7.8 fps, electronic/extended approx. 15 fps; monitor 8-cm/3.2-in., approx. 2100k-dot vari-angle TFT.”
“ISO 100 to 51200 in steps of 1/3 and 1 EV; Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist; 209 focus points (single-point AF) 231 focus points (auto-area AF); Continuous high-speed (extended): Approx. 11 fps; High-speed frame capture + (C30): Approx. 30 fps; 4K/60p, 4K UHD/30p; H.265/HEVC (8 bit/10 bit), H.264/AVC (8 bit); Battery: EN-EL25a; Approx. 240 shots; IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac; Bluetooth Specification Version 5.0”
Spec values are the manufacturers' published figures, compared factually — we don't rank cameras. Fit verdicts are planning estimates from published interior dimensions, not guarantees. See methodology.
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