Nikon Z50 II Z50 II Black 2024
The 20.9MP APS-C sensor paired with 30fps burst shooting and subject-detection autofocus captures sharp action, while 4K 60p 10-bit video with Log support offers strong post-production flexibility. A bundled 16-50mm and 50-250mm lens kit delivers versatile zoom range in a compact 495g body with built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for instant sharing. This camera is best for beginner content creators and streamers needing fast, high-quality 4K video, as well as product photographers who value a lightweight, connected setup.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong connectivity (93th percentile) 93th
- Strong social proof (92th percentile) 92th
- Strong burst (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong evf (85th percentile) 85th
Cons
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q1 202650/100
Some buyers love the camera's quality and image results, but several report receiving Japanese-only imports with no English option. Battery life shorter than DSLR. Packaging and service praised.
- Japanese-only import with no English language option, not disclosed on webpage.
- Outstanding camera quality, function, and image results as expected from Nikon.
- Battery drains faster than DSLR, mentioned as a drawback.
- Quick delivery, courteous service, and well-packed product.
- Q4 202588/100
Buyers in Q4 2025 praised the camera's image quality, upgrade ease from DSLRs, and value. One reported short battery life.
- Sharp, vibrant images; great for beginners and intermediate photographers.
- Works well as an upgrade from older Nikon DSLRs with adapter for old lenses.
- Kit lenses are okay but upgraded DSLR lenses still better; battery life short.
- Good value, compact, great AF settings; better than expected kit lenses.
Based on 21 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 7 |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 209 |
| AF Type | Autofocus, Manual |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 |
| Max Shutter | 1/4000 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 |
| 1080p FPS | 120 |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| Codec | H.265/HEVC (8 bit/10 bit), H.264/AVC (8 bit) |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 2.36 M dots |
Build
| Weight | 1.1 kg / 2.4 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C |
| HDMI | Micro-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon Z50 II Z50 II | Sony a1 a1 II | Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II | Fujifilm X-T X-T5 | Panasonic LUMIX S5IIX DC-S5M2XBODY | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 20.9MP aps-c | 50.1MP full-frame | 24.2MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 24.2MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 209 | 759 | 1053 | 425 | 779 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 30 | 30 | 12 | 15 | 30 | 120 |
| Video | 4K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 6K @60fps | 8K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 1089 | 658 | 588 | 476 | 740 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Z50 II Z50 II | 76.6 | 84.5 | 59.4 | 89.9 | 78.4 | 79.2 | 44.6 | 81 | 63.5 | 92.7 | 92 | 69.5 |
| Sony a1 a1 II Compare | 95 | 98.5 | 96.2 | 89.9 | 98.5 | 67.1 | 91.2 | 99.4 | 63.5 | 92.7 | 96.8 | 99.5 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II Compare | 98.1 | 85.8 | 93.7 | 87.1 | 82.2 | 46.3 | 98.6 | 81 | 83.3 | 92.7 | 92 | 97.9 |
| Fujifilm X-T X-T5 Compare | 86.2 | 92.3 | 91.2 | 78.6 | 86.7 | 98.6 | 95.3 | 81 | 63.5 | 84.2 | 96.8 | 92.9 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S5IIX DC-S5M2XBODY Compare | 96.7 | 89.8 | 97.6 | 89.9 | 92.2 | 46.3 | 89.4 | 99.2 | 0 | 92.7 | 92 | 82.9 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.1 | 88.3 | 88.5 | 99.7 | 82.2 | 38.3 | 93.8 | 81 | 0 | 92.7 | 86.7 | 99.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Usage Scores
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