Nikon Z Z50II 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 (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong burst (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong evf (88th percentile) 88th
Cons
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
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 110 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 | 231 |
| 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 | 3.2" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 2.36 M dots |
Build
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.2 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C |
| HDMI | Micro-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon Z Z50II | Fujifilm X-H2S | Sony a7R V | 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 | 26.2MP aps-c | 61MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 231 | 425 | 693 | 315 | 1053 | 121 |
| Burst FPS | 30 | 40 | 10 | 75 | 10 | 15 |
| Video | 4K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @30fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 549 | 579 | 723 | 721 | 511 | 580 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Z Z50II | 84.4 | 87.9 | 49.1 | 90.4 | 81.1 | 85.7 | 46 | 85.4 | 62.6 | 94.3 | 93.3 | 34.2 |
| Fujifilm X-H2S Compare | 89.4 | 96.1 | 93.4 | 92.6 | 97.4 | 96.9 | 98.3 | 98.8 | 62.6 | 94.3 | 93.3 | 94.7 |
| Sony a7R V Compare | 94.8 | 99.1 | 96.3 | 76.4 | 95 | 77.5 | 93.3 | 85.4 | 98.8 | 94.3 | 97.3 | 98.4 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 Compare | 86.6 | 88.9 | 96.3 | 94.6 | 97.1 | 61.5 | 90.4 | 85.4 | 92 | 94.3 | 75.9 | 96.5 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 95.3 | 97.5 | 83.7 | 93.9 | 84.4 | 46.8 | 95 | 85.4 | 92 | 86.4 | 82.6 | 86.8 |
| Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Compare | 81.3 | 84.7 | 93.5 | 90.4 | 68.7 | 46.8 | 92.8 | 85.4 | 62.6 | 94.3 | 99.9 | 96.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Best Buy 3 offers From $1,273
Amazon 1 offer From $1,397
Adorama 1 offer From $1,397
Newegg 1 offer From $2,225
Price History
Usage Scores
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