Camera Comparison
Nikon Z50 vs Nikon Z50 II
Key Differences
- Nikon Z50 II has a better buffer (raw) (200 shots vs 25 shots).
- Nikon Z50 II has a better low light af (-9 EV vs -4 EV).
- Nikon Z50 II has a better 4k recording (Up to 60p vs Up to 30p).
- Nikon Z50 has a better battery life (evf) (280 shots vs 230 shots).
- Nikon Z50 has a better battery life (lcd) (300 shots vs 250 shots).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Imaging | ||
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Effective Resolution | 20.9 MP | 20.9 MP |
| Max Image Size | 4K | 4K |
| Lens Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
| Exposure Control | ||
| ISO Range (Native) | 100 – 51200 | 100 – 51200 |
| ISO Range (Extended) | − | − |
| Mechanical Shutter | 1/4000 | 1/4000 |
| Electronic Shutter | 1/4000 | 1/8000 |
| Flash Sync Speed | 1/200 | 1/200 |
| Still Image Capture | ||
| Continuous Shooting | 11 fps | 11 fps |
| Buffer (RAW) | 25 shots | 200 shots |
| Video Capture | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 8K Recording | − | − |
| 4K Recording | Up to 30p | Up to 60p |
| 1080p Recording | Up to 120p | Up to 120p |
| 10-bit Internal | Yes | Yes |
| Recording Limit | 29 min | No limit |
| Log Profiles | N-Log / HLG | N-Log / HLG |
| Built-in Mic | Mono | Stereo |
| Headphone Jack | No | No |
| Mic Input | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI Output | Micro (Type D) | Micro (Type D) |
| Focus | ||
| Phase Detect Points | 209 | 209 |
| Contrast Detect Points | − | − |
| Low Light AF | -4 EV | -9 EV |
| Eye AF | Yes | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes | Yes |
| Vehicle AF | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| EVF Type | OLED | OLED |
| EVF Resolution | 2.36M dots | 2.36M dots |
| EVF Magnification | 1.02x | 1.02x |
| Monitor | ||
| LCD Size | 3.2" | 3.2" |
| LCD Resolution | 1.04M dots | 1.04M dots |
| LCD Type | Tilting | Vari-Angle |
| Touch Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Interface | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | v5.0 | v5.3 |
| USB | USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 | USB-C 3.2 |
| GPS | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $999 | $909 |
| Body Material | Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate / Magnesium |
| Dimensions | 126.5×93.5×60 mm | 127×96.8×66.5 mm |
| Weight | 450g (15.9 oz) | 495g (1.09 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| In-Body Stabilization | No | No |
| Battery Life (EVF) | 280 shots | 230 shots |
| Battery Life (LCD) | 300 shots | 250 shots |
| Battery Type | EN-EL25 | EN-EL25b |
