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Nikon Z50 II vs Nikon Z7 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
- Resolution (MP): the Z7 II leads at 45.7 million (effective) vs the Z50 II's 20.9.
- Burst — mechanical: the Z7 II leads at Approx. 10 fps (Continuous H extended) vs the Z50 II's Approx. 5.6 fps (Continuous high-speed).
- EVF resolution: the Z7 II leads at Approx. 3690k-dot (Quad VGA) OLED vs the Z50 II's Approx. 2360k-dot (XGA) OLED.
 Z50 II Nikon Z |  Z7 II Nikon Z | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Format | DX (APS-C), 23.5 mm x 15.7 mm | 35.9 x 23.9 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon FX format) |
| Lens mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
| Released | —, not published | —, not published |
| Sensor & Image | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS sensor | CMOS |
| Sensor size | DX (APS-C), 23.5 mm x 15.7 mm | 35.9 x 23.9 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon FX format) |
| Resolution (MP) | 20.9 | 45.7 million (effective) |
| In-body stabilisation | —, not published | 5-axis image sensor shift; up to 5.0 stops (five stops in up to five directions with compatible Z lenses) |
| ISO range | 100 | ISO 64-25600 (expandable to ISO 32 and ISO 102400 equivalents) |
| Autofocus & Speed | ||
| AF system | Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist; 209 focus points (single-point AF), 231 focus points (auto-area AF) | Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist |
| Subject detection | people, dogs, cats, birds, and vehicles | 493 focus points; auto-area AF with people and animal (eye) detection |
| Burst — mechanical | Approx. 5.6 fps (Continuous high-speed) | Approx. 10 fps (Continuous H extended) |
| Burst — electronic | Approx. 11 fps (Continuous high-speed extended); High-speed frame capture+ (C15) Approx. 15 fps; (C30) Approx. 30 fps | —, not published |
| Video | ||
| Max video | 4K UHD 30p / 4K 60p | 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD): 60p/50p/30p/25p/24p |
| Codecs / sampling | H.265/HEVC (8 bit/10 bit), H.264/AVC (8 bit) | H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding; MOV, MP4 |
| Recording limit | 125 minutes | —, not published |
| Viewfinder & Screen | ||
| EVF resolution | Approx. 2360k-dot (XGA) OLED | Approx. 3690k-dot (Quad VGA) OLED |
| EVF magnification | Approx. 1.02x | Approx. 0.8x (50 mm lens at infinity, -1.0 m-1) |
| Rear screen | 3.2 in. diagonal TFT touch LCD | 8-cm/3.2-in., approx. 2100k-dot tilting TFT touch-sensitive LCD with 170 degree viewing angle |
| Body & Handling | ||
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 127 × 96.8 × 66.5 mm | 134 × 100.5 × 69.5 mm |
| Weight (body) | 495 g | 705 g |
| Weather sealing | —, not published | —, not published |
| Shutter durability | —, not published | —, not published |
| Power & Storage | ||
| Battery life (CIPA) | Approx. 240 shots | Approx. 360 shots (viewfinder) / 420 shots (monitor); CIPA, EN-EL15c, energy saving off (up to 380/440 with energy saving on) |
| Battery | EN-EL25a | EN-EL15c |
| Card slots | SD, SDHC (UHS-II compliant), SDXC (UHS-II compliant) | Two slots: CFexpress (Type B)/XQD and SD (UHS-II compliant SDHC/SDXC) |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | —, not published | Type C USB connector (SuperSpeed USB) |
| Wireless | IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac; Bluetooth Specification Version 5.0 | Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac (USA); Bluetooth Specification Version 4.2 |
| HDMI | —, not published | Type C HDMI connector |
| Price | ||
| Launch price | —, not published | $2,999.95 |
| 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 Mirrorless Mover 25 V2 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
“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”
“35.9 x 23.9 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon FX format); 45.7 million effective pixels; 493 focus points; Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist; approx. 3690k-dot (Quad VGA) OLED electronic viewfinder; Approx. 0.8x 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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