Nikon Z50 Z50 Black 2023
Its 20.9MP APS-C sensor and EXPEED 6 processor deliver 11fps burst shooting with reliable 209-point AF and Eye AF, all housed in a weather-sealed 184g magnesium body. The flip-down touchscreen and dual-lens kit (16-50mm and 50-250mm) provide versatility for travel and selfies, though the lack of in-body stabilization limits video. Best for outdoor and travel photographers who want a lightweight, weather-resistant mirrorless system with a broad focal range.
Type mirrorless
Sensor 20.9MP aps-c
AF Points 209 pts
Burst 11 fps
Video 4K @30fps
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 395 g
74 Overall Score
Price $500
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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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 Z50 Z50 | Fujifilm X-T4 X-T4 | Sony Alpha a6700 | Panasonic Lumix S S5IIX | Canon EOS R R7 | OM System OM-1 OM-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 20.9MP aps-c | 26.1MP aps-c | 26MP aps-c | 24.2MP full-frame | 32.5MP aps-c | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 209 | 425 | 759 | 779 | 651 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 11 | 15 | 11 | 30 | 15 | 120 |
| Video | 4K @30fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @120fps | 6K @60fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 395 | 526 | 411 | 658 | 530 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Z50 Z50 | 77.8 | 81.1 | 89.9 | 80 | 65.2 | 79.3 | 44.9 | 84.5 | 92.2 | 32 |
| Fujifilm X-T4 X-T4 Compare | 84.1 | 92.7 | 81.9 | 84.3 | 79 | 93.5 | 96 | 84.5 | 71.9 | 91.3 |
| Sony Alpha a6700 Compare | 95.2 | 85.6 | 90.2 | 74.6 | 86.7 | 91.7 | 95.1 | 93 | 96.8 | 83.9 |
| Panasonic Lumix S S5IIX Compare | 96.8 | 87 | 96.4 | 90.2 | 93 | 47.7 | 90.1 | 93 | 71.8 | 83.9 |
| Canon EOS R R7 Compare | 92.5 | 86.1 | 93.2 | 84.3 | 82.8 | 96.2 | 44.9 | 93 | 92.2 | 93.6 |
| OM System OM-1 OM-1 Compare | 93.9 | 97 | 81.7 | 99.8 | 82.8 | 39.9 | 94.1 | 82.5 | 81.5 | 83.9 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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