Nikon Z Z50 Black 2020
The 20.9MP APS-C sensor delivers sharp 4K video at 30fps, and the 395g body with a 3.2-inch articulating touchscreen makes it a nimble tool for self-recording. Its lightweight build and the included Creator's Kit accessories offer strong out-of-the-box value for content production. This camera is best for product photographers and vloggers who need a portable, no-stabilization setup for controlled, tripod-based shooting.
Type mirrorless
Sensor 20.9MP aps-c
AF Points 209 pts
Burst 11 fps
Video 4K @30fps
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 395 g
76 Overall Score
Price MX$0
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Snapshot
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
Based on 43 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 20.9 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | EXPEED 6 |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 209 |
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 209 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 11 |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 |
| Max Shutter | 1/4000 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 |
| 1080p FPS | 120 |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| Codec | H.264 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3.2" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 2.36 M dots |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.9 lbs |
| Battery Life | 300 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | Micro-USB 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1 |
| HDMI | Micro-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon Z Z50 | Sony a7R V | Fujifilm X-T5 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 | OM System OM-1 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 20.9MP aps-c | 61MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 209 | 693 | 425 | 315 | 1053 | 121 |
| Burst FPS | 11 | 10 | 15 | 75 | 10 | 15 |
| Video | 4K @30fps | 8K @60fps | 6K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @30fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 395 | 723 | 476 | 721 | 511 | 580 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Z Z50 | 84.8 | 86.9 | 92 | 84 | 69.7 | 85.7 | 46.6 | 86.9 | 89.6 | 94.1 | 35.7 |
| Sony a7R V Compare | 95.6 | 99.2 | 97.1 | 78.2 | 95.8 | 77.9 | 94.2 | 86.9 | 95.1 | 97.7 | 98.6 |
| Fujifilm X-T5 Compare | 90.8 | 91.5 | 92.9 | 83.5 | 92.9 | 99.1 | 96.8 | 99.2 | 95.1 | 97.7 | 95.5 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 Compare | 88.5 | 90.5 | 97 | 95.2 | 97.5 | 61.4 | 91.8 | 86.9 | 95.1 | 78.4 | 97.1 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 96 | 97.9 | 85.2 | 94.6 | 86.3 | 47.2 | 95.7 | 86.9 | 88.3 | 84.9 | 88.7 |
| Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Compare | 84 | 86.9 | 94.5 | 91.3 | 69.7 | 47.2 | 93.8 | 86.9 | 95.1 | 99.9 | 97.1 |
