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.
Type mirrorless
Weather Sealed Yes
41 Overall Score
Price $920
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 (27th percentile)
- Below average display (31st 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 | Sony a7 V | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 | OM System OM-1 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | - | 40.2MP aps-c | 33MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 425 | 759 | 315 | 1053 | 121 |
| Burst FPS | - | 15 | 30 | 75 | 10 | 15 |
| Video | - | 6K @30fps | 4K @120fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @30fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 1624 | 610 | 721 | 511 | 580 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Z Z50 | 74.8 | 40.3 | 82.8 | 34.1 | 24.3 | 82.7 | 46.7 | 30.5 | 73.4 | 26.7 | 36.2 |
| Fujifilm X-T5 Compare | 91.1 | 91.8 | 96.6 | 84.2 | 89 | 99.1 | 97.8 | 87.4 | 95.3 | 97.7 | 95.7 |
| Sony a7 V Compare | 96.8 | 91.4 | 95.3 | 91.6 | 91.4 | 67.2 | 97.6 | 99.5 | 95.3 | 97.7 | 97.2 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 Compare | 88.8 | 90.9 | 97.2 | 95.3 | 97.6 | 62.5 | 92.2 | 87.4 | 95.3 | 77.5 | 97.2 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 96 | 98 | 85.5 | 94.7 | 86.9 | 49 | 95.9 | 87.4 | 89 | 84.2 | 89.2 |
| Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Compare | 84.4 | 87.4 | 94.8 | 91.6 | 70.9 | 49 | 94.2 | 87.4 | 95.3 | 99.9 | 97.2 |
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