Nikon Z50 II Black 2026
The 20.9MP APS-C sensor, 30fps mechanical burst, and 4K 60fps video with IBIS are packed into a lightweight 115g body, making rapid, stabilized capture exceptionally portable. The bundle's inclusion of an 18-140mm lens, extra battery, memory card, and full accessory kit provides a complete, ready-to-use system without additional purchases. This camera is best for streamers and sports or wildlife photographers who prioritize fast burst shooting and dependable subject-detection autofocus in a travel-friendly form.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong burst (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong sensor (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong af (79th percentile) 79th
- Strong stabilization (78th percentile) 78th
Cons
- Below average build (1st percentile)
- Below average social proof (27th percentile)
- Below average display (30th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 20.9 MP |
| Processor | EXPEED 7 |
Autofocus
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 |
Build
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.3 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| USB | USB-C |
| HDMI | Micro HDMI |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon Z50 II | Fujifilm X-H2S | Sony a7R V | Canon EOS R6 Mark III | Panasonic Lumix S S5 II | OM System OM-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 20.9MP aps-c | 26.2MP aps-c | 61MP full-frame | 32.5MP full-frame | 24.2MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 425 | 693 | 1053 | 779 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 30 | 40 | 10 | 40 | 30 | 10 |
| Video | 4K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 115 | 579 | 723 | 609 | 658 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Z50 II | 78.9 | 39.6 | 1.2 | 86.9 | 51.1 | 85 | 46.5 | 29.6 | 74.7 | 26.8 | 78 |
| Fujifilm X-H2S Compare | 89.9 | 96.6 | 94.8 | 93.5 | 98 | 96.9 | 98.3 | 99.1 | 95.6 | 94.1 | 95.4 |
| Sony a7R V Compare | 94.8 | 98.9 | 97.2 | 78.6 | 96.1 | 76.6 | 94.2 | 87 | 95.6 | 97.9 | 98.5 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.9 | 90.3 | 95.2 | 93.5 | 98.6 | 64 | 97.3 | 99.1 | 95.6 | 94.1 | 99.6 |
| Panasonic Lumix S S5 II Compare | 97.8 | 90.5 | 96.2 | 91.5 | 94.5 | 54.6 | 92.2 | 99.4 | 95.6 | 94.1 | 88.6 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 95.2 | 97.7 | 85.1 | 94.9 | 85.5 | 47.5 | 95.6 | 87 | 89.2 | 88.1 | 88.6 |
Usage Scores
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