Nikon Z Z50 Black 2022
Leveraging a large 55mm Z mount within a compact, weather-sealed DX-format body, this APS-C sensor camera delivers strong low-light performance and Eye AF for precise subject tracking. The included FTZ II adapter seamlessly integrates F-mount lenses while preserving autofocus and optical quality, expanding your existing glass collection. This kit best suits outdoor and wildlife photographers who need a durable, lightweight system with adaptable lens compatibility in varied conditions.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (83rd percentile) 83rd
- Strong sensor (83rd percentile) 83rd
- Strong af (75th percentile) 75th
- Strong connectivity (73rd percentile) 73rd
Cons
- Below average video (24th percentile)
- Below average social proof (28th percentile)
- Below average display (30th percentile)
- Below average burst (34th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Size | aps-c |
Autofocus
| Eye AF | Yes |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon Z Z50 | Fujifilm X-T5 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III | Panasonic LUMIX S5 II | Sony Alpha 1 | OM System OM-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | - | 40.2MP aps-c | 32.5MP full-frame | 24.2MP full-frame | 50.1MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 425 | 1053 | 779 | 759 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | - | 15 | 40 | 30 | 30 | 10 |
| Video | - | 6K @30fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 1624 | 609 | 658 | 737 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Z Z50 | 74.5 | 40.3 | 82.7 | 34.1 | 24.3 | 82.6 | 46.7 | 30.4 | 73.2 | 27.6 | 36.2 |
| Fujifilm X-T5 Compare | 91 | 91.8 | 96.6 | 84.1 | 88.8 | 99.1 | 97.8 | 87.4 | 95.4 | 97.8 | 95.6 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 99 | 90.9 | 95.2 | 93.4 | 98.5 | 65.8 | 97.5 | 99 | 95.4 | 94.1 | 99.7 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S5 II Compare | 97.9 | 91.2 | 96.2 | 91.4 | 94.3 | 56 | 92.8 | 99.3 | 95.4 | 94.1 | 89.1 |
| Sony Alpha 1 Compare | 96.7 | 99.3 | 97.4 | 91.4 | 98.9 | 74.8 | 96.3 | 87.4 | 95.4 | 94.1 | 93.2 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 95.9 | 98 | 85.3 | 94.6 | 86.7 | 48.8 | 95.9 | 87.4 | 89.1 | 84.7 | 89.1 |
Usage Scores
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