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Nikon Z50 vs Nikon Zf
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 Zf's 0.5-in., approx. 3690k-dot OLED.
- Resolution (MP): the Z50 leads at 20.9 million (effective) vs the Zf's 24.5.
- Weight (body): the Z50 leads at 450 g vs the Zf's 710 g.
 Z50 Nikon Z |  Zf Nikon Z | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Format | 23.5 x 15.7 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon DX format) | 35.9 x 23.9 mm full-frame/FX-format |
| Lens mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
| Released | —, not published | 2023 |
| Sensor & Image | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 23.5 x 15.7 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon DX format) | 35.9 x 23.9 mm full-frame/FX-format |
| Resolution (MP) | 20.9 million (effective) | 24.5 |
| In-body stabilisation | none | 8.0 stops |
| ISO range | ISO 100-51200 (expandable to ISO 204800 equivalent) | ISO 100 (expandable to Lo 1/Hi 2, 50-204800 equivalent) |
| Autofocus & Speed | ||
| AF system | Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF | Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist |
| 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) | 273 focus points (single-point, FX); detection range -10 to +19 EV |
| Burst — mechanical | Approx. 5 fps (high-speed); approx. 11 fps (high-speed extended) | Approx. 7.8 fps |
| Burst — electronic | —, not published | Approx. 14 fps (extended); up to 30 fps with Pre-Release Capture (C30) |
| Video | ||
| Max video | 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD): 30p/25p/24p | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60p |
| Codecs / sampling | H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding; MOV, MP4 | H.265/HEVC (8/10-bit), H.264/AVC (8-bit) |
| Recording limit | —, not published | —, not published |
| Viewfinder & Screen | ||
| EVF resolution | Approx. 2360k-dot (XGA) OLED | 0.5-in., approx. 3690k-dot OLED |
| EVF magnification | Approx. 1.02x (50 mm lens at infinity, -1.0 m-1) | Approx. 0.8x |
| Rear screen | 8-cm/3.2-in., approx. 1040k-dot tilting TFT touch-sensitive LCD | 3.2-in., approx. 2100k-dot vari-angle TFT touchscreen |
| Body & Handling | ||
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 126.5 × 93.5 × 60 mm | 144 × 103 × 49 mm |
| Weight (body) | 450 g | 710 g |
| Weather sealing | —, not published | High dust- and drip-resistance with sealing on exterior cover joints, shutter-release button and vari-angle mechanism; electro-conductive coat and fluorine coat; not guaranteed in all situations |
| Shutter durability | —, not published | —, not published |
| Power & Storage | ||
| Battery life (CIPA) | Approx. 300 shots (CIPA) | Approx. 360 shots (viewfinder, energy saving off); approx. 380 shots (monitor, energy saving off); up to 410/430 with energy saving on |
| Battery | EN-EL25a/EN-EL25 | EN-EL15c |
| Card slots | One slot: SD (UHS-I compliant SDHC/SDXC) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Hi-Speed USB with Micro-B connector | USB Type-C (SuperSpeed USB) |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n; Bluetooth Specification Version 4.2 | Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac; Bluetooth 5.0 |
| HDMI | Type D HDMI connector | Type D HDMI connector |
| Price | ||
| Launch price | $859.95 | $1,999.95 (body only) |
| 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”
“35.9 x 23.9 mm CMOS sensor (full-frame/FX-format) with 24.5 million effective pixels; mechanical shutter 7.8 fps maximum, extended electronic 14 fps; 0.5-inch OLED viewfinder approximately 3.69 megadots, 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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