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Nikon Z5 II vs Nikon Z50
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 leads at Approx. 2360k-dot (XGA) OLED vs the Z5 II's 0.5-in. (1.27-cm), approx. 3690k-dot OLED.
- Resolution (MP): the Z50 leads at 20.9 million (effective) vs the Z5 II's 24.5.
- Burst — mechanical: the Z5 II leads at Approx. 7.8 fps vs the Z50's Approx. 5 fps (high-speed); approx. 11 fps (high-speed extended).
 Z5 II Nikon Z |  Z50 Nikon Z | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Format | 35.9 x 23.9 mm full-frame/FX-format | 23.5 x 15.7 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon DX format) |
| Lens mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
| Released | 2025 | —, not published |
| Sensor & Image | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 35.9 x 23.9 mm full-frame/FX-format | 23.5 x 15.7 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon DX format) |
| Resolution (MP) | 24.5 | 20.9 million (effective) |
| In-body stabilisation | —, not published | none |
| ISO range | ISO 100 (expandable to Lo 1/Hi 2, 50-204800 equivalent) | ISO 100-51200 (expandable to ISO 204800 equivalent) |
| Autofocus & Speed | ||
| AF system | Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist; AF-A focus mode | Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF |
| Subject detection | 273 focus points (single-point); 299 (auto-area); detection range -10 to +19 EV | 209 focus points; wide-area AF (S/L) and auto-area AF (Eye-Detection AF for people and animals per Nikon; not itemized in spec table) |
| Burst — mechanical | Approx. 7.8 fps | Approx. 5 fps (high-speed); approx. 11 fps (high-speed extended) |
| Burst — electronic | Approx. 15 fps (silent mode on); up to 30 fps electronic shutter mode | —, not published |
| Video | ||
| Max video | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60p | 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD): 30p/25p/24p |
| Codecs / sampling | N-RAW (12-bit), H.265/HEVC, H.264/AVC | H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding; MOV, MP4 |
| Recording limit | —, not published | —, not published |
| 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 (50 mm lens at infinity, -1.0 m-1) |
| Rear screen | 3.2-in. (8-cm), approx. 2100k-dot vari-angle TFT touchscreen | 8-cm/3.2-in., approx. 1040k-dot tilting TFT touch-sensitive LCD |
| Body & Handling | ||
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 134 × 100.5 × 72 mm | 126.5 × 93.5 × 60 mm |
| Weight (body) | 700 g | 450 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. 300 shots (CIPA) |
| Battery | EN-EL15c | EN-EL25a/EN-EL25 |
| Card slots | Dual SD UHS-II slots | One slot: SD (UHS-I compliant SDHC/SDXC) |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB Type-C (SuperSpeed USB) | Hi-Speed USB with Micro-B connector |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac; Bluetooth 5.0 | Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n; Bluetooth Specification Version 4.2 |
| HDMI | Type D HDMI connector | Type D HDMI connector |
| Price | ||
| Launch price | $1,699.95 (body only) | $859.95 |
| 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.”
“23.5 x 15.7 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon DX format); 20.9 million effective pixels; 209 focus points; ISO 100-51200; 0.99-cm/0.39-in. approx. 2360k-dot (XGA) OLED electronic viewfinder; Approx. 1.02x magnification”
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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