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Nikon Z50 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
- Resolution (MP): the Z50 leads at 20.9 million (effective) vs the Z50 II's 20.9.
- Battery life (CIPA): the Z50 leads at Approx. 300 shots (CIPA) vs the Z50 II's Approx. 240 shots.
- Burst — mechanical: the Z50 II leads at Approx. 5.6 fps (Continuous high-speed) vs the Z50's Approx. 5 fps (high-speed); approx. 11 fps (high-speed extended).
 Z50 Nikon Z |  Z50 II Nikon Z | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Format | 23.5 x 15.7 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon DX format) | DX (APS-C), 23.5 mm x 15.7 mm |
| Lens mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
| Released | —, not published | —, not published |
| Sensor & Image | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS sensor |
| Sensor size | 23.5 x 15.7 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon DX format) | DX (APS-C), 23.5 mm x 15.7 mm |
| Resolution (MP) | 20.9 million (effective) | 20.9 |
| In-body stabilisation | none | —, not published |
| ISO range | ISO 100-51200 (expandable to ISO 204800 equivalent) | 100 |
| Autofocus & Speed | ||
| AF system | Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF | Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist; 209 focus points (single-point AF), 231 focus points (auto-area AF) |
| Subject detection | 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) | people, dogs, cats, birds, and vehicles |
| Burst — mechanical | Approx. 5 fps (high-speed); approx. 11 fps (high-speed extended) | Approx. 5.6 fps (Continuous high-speed) |
| Burst — electronic | —, not published | Approx. 11 fps (Continuous high-speed extended); High-speed frame capture+ (C15) Approx. 15 fps; (C30) Approx. 30 fps |
| Video | ||
| Max video | 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD): 30p/25p/24p | 4K UHD 30p / 4K 60p |
| Codecs / sampling | H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding; MOV, MP4 | H.265/HEVC (8 bit/10 bit), H.264/AVC (8 bit) |
| Recording limit | —, not published | 125 minutes |
| Viewfinder & Screen | ||
| EVF resolution | Approx. 2360k-dot (XGA) OLED | Approx. 2360k-dot (XGA) OLED |
| EVF magnification | Approx. 1.02x (50 mm lens at infinity, -1.0 m-1) | Approx. 1.02x |
| Rear screen | 8-cm/3.2-in., approx. 1040k-dot tilting TFT touch-sensitive LCD | 3.2 in. diagonal TFT touch LCD |
| Body & Handling | ||
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 126.5 × 93.5 × 60 mm | 127 × 96.8 × 66.5 mm |
| Weight (body) | 450 g | 495 g |
| Weather sealing | —, not published | —, not published |
| Shutter durability | —, not published | —, not published |
| Power & Storage | ||
| Battery life (CIPA) | Approx. 300 shots (CIPA) | Approx. 240 shots |
| Battery | EN-EL25a/EN-EL25 | EN-EL25a |
| Card slots | One slot: SD (UHS-I compliant SDHC/SDXC) | SD, SDHC (UHS-II compliant), SDXC (UHS-II compliant) |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Hi-Speed USB with Micro-B connector | —, not published |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n; Bluetooth Specification Version 4.2 | IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac; Bluetooth Specification Version 5.0 |
| HDMI | Type D HDMI connector | —, not published |
| Price | ||
| Launch price | $859.95 | —, 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 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
“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”
“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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