Nikon Z5 vs Nikon Z50

Key Differences

  • Nikon Z50 has a better continuous shooting (11 fps vs 4 fps).
  • Nikon Z50 has a better buffer (raw) (25 shots vs 12 shots).
  • Nikon Z5 has a better lcd resolution (2.10M dots vs 1.04M dots).
  • Nikon Z50 has a better 1080p recording (Up to 120p vs Up to 60p).
  • Nikon Z5 has a better battery life (lcd) (470 shots vs 300 shots).
Product
Nikon Z5
Nikon
$1,397
Nikon Z50
Nikon
$999
Imaging
Sensor TypeBSI CMOSCMOS
Sensor SizeFull-FrameAPS-C
Effective Resolution24.3 MP20.9 MP
Max Image Size4K4K
Lens MountNikon ZNikon Z
Exposure Control
ISO Range (Native)100 โ€“ 51200100 โ€“ 51200
ISO Range (Extended)50 โ€“ 102400โˆ’
Mechanical Shutter1/80001/4000
Electronic Shutter1/80001/4000
Flash Sync Speed1/2001/200
Still Image Capture
Continuous Shooting4 fps11 fps
Buffer (RAW)12 shots25 shots
Video Capture
Max Resolution4K4K
8K Recordingโˆ’โˆ’
4K RecordingUp to 30pUp to 30p
1080p RecordingUp to 60pUp to 120p
10-bit InternalNoYes
Recording Limit29 min29 min
Log Profilesโˆ’N-Log / HLG
Built-in MicStereoMono
Headphone JackYesNo
Mic InputYesYes
HDMI OutputMicro (Type D)Micro (Type D)
Focus
Phase Detect Points273209
Contrast Detect Pointsโˆ’โˆ’
Low Light AF-6 EV-4 EV
Eye AFYesYes
Animal AFYesYes
Vehicle AFNoNo
Viewfinder
EVF TypeOLEDOLED
EVF Resolution3.69M dots2.36M dots
EVF Magnification0.8x1.02x
Monitor
LCD Size3.2"3.2"
LCD Resolution2.10M dots1.04M dots
LCD TypeTiltingTilting
Touch ScreenYesYes
Interface
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetoothv5.0v5.0
USBUSB-C 3.1 Gen 1USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
GPSNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$1,397$999
Body MaterialMagnesium AlloyPolycarbonate
Dimensions134ร—100.5ร—69.5 mm126.5ร—93.5ร—60 mm
Weight590g (1.30 lb)450g (15.9 oz)
Weather SealedYesNo
In-Body StabilizationYesNo
Battery Life (EVF)390 shots280 shots
Battery Life (LCD)470 shots300 shots
Battery TypeEN-EL15cEN-EL25