Nikon Z Z50 II Black 2024
Nikon
76 Overall Score
vs
Sony a7R ILCE7RM5/B 2023
Sony
86 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Nikon Z Z50 II Black 2024
85 out of 100 high confidence 83 reviews
The Nikon Z50 II is widely praised as a significant upgrade over its predecessor, with vastly improved autofocus, a brighter viewfinder, and excellent image quality. Users love its compact, lightweight design and find it ideal for travel, wildlife, and everyday photography. However, the most common complaints are poor battery life and the lack of in-body image stabilization (IBIS), which forces reliance on lens-based VR. The limited selection of dedicated DX Z-mount lenses is also a recurring concern for some users.
Pros
- Excellent autofocus and subject detection
- Compact and lightweight body
- Bright and clear electronic viewfinder
- Great image quality and color
- Improved ergonomics and button layout
Cons
- Poor battery life
- No in-body image stabilization (IBIS)
- Limited DX Z-mount lens selection
- Crop on 4K/60p video mode
- Single SD card slot
Autofocus performance 15
Battery life 12
Image quality 14
Build and design 10
Ibis and stabilization 8
Lens selection 6
Sony a7R ILCE7RM5/B 2023
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Wedding Events
Photography
Beginner
Sports Wildlife
Product Photography
Youtube
Video
Streaming
Vlogging
Travel
Specifications
| Nikon Z Z50 II | Sony a7R ILCE7RM5/B | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | BSI CMOS |
| Size | aps-c | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 20.899999618530273 MP | 61 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 100 | 50★ |
| Processor | EXPEED 7 | BIONZ XR |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Contrast Detection, Phase Detection: 231 | Photo, VideoPhase Detection: 693 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps★ | 10 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 fps★ | 7 fps |
| Max Shutter | 1/4000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 8K★ |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps | 60 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps | 120 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 | S-Log3/S-Cinetone |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2" | 3.2" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 2.4M dots | 9.4M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.49 kg★ | 0.72 kg |
| Battery Life | 230 shots | 440 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C★ | USB Type-C |
| HDMI | Micro HDMI★ | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon Z Z50 II Black 2024
- Strong evf (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong video (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong burst (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average battery (1st percentile)1st %ile
Sony a7R ILCE7RM5/B 2023
- Strong evf (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong video (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average social proof (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Nikon Z Z50 II Black 20240.084score per dollar
vs
Sony a7R ILCE7RM5/B 20230.026score per dollar
Nikon Z Z50 II Black 2024 offers 3.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony a7R ILCE7RM5/B
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 10 usage categories and 7 of 33 specs.
