Compact, Travel-Friendly Body
The Z50 weighs 395 g and pairs a compact mirrorless design with ergonomics suited to travel and family photography.
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Z50
A compact APS-C mirrorless camera with good ergonomics and Nikon color. It remains a popular travel and family camera.
General Information
BrandNikon
NameZ50
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Product Highlights
Fast, Flexible Image Capture
A 20.9 MP CMOS sensor, 209 autofocus points, and burst shooting up to 11 fps support a range of everyday subjects.
4K Video and Wireless Connectivity
Record 4K UHD video at up to 30 fps and connect through built-in Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.
The Nikon Z50 is a compact 20.9 MP APS-C mirrorless camera with Nikon Z-mount compatibility, 4K UHD video, an electronic viewfinder, and a 3.2-inch tilting touchscreen.
Media Reviews
PCMag3.5/5
Nikon Z 50 Review | PCMag
The Nikon Z 50 is described as a good mirrorless camera that is highly appealing to those already invested in the Nikon system, though it is noted to be not quite as capable as some of its competitors.
Engadget
Nikon Z50 review: A great handling camera with a mediocre sensor
The Z50 is a good, but not exceptional, debut for Nikon's APS-C system, praised for its excellent ergonomics and handling, though falling behind rivals in categories like autofocus, video performance, and sensor resolution.
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Photography News92/100
Nikon Z 50 test: huge bang for your buck - Photography News
The camera is highly recommended as a great, small, and light option for those starting with mirrorless systems or those already using Nikon Z series bodies, offering excellent handling, good autofocus, and pleasing image quality at a strong value.
DPReview85/100
Nikon Z50 review
The Z50 is considered a capable, comfortable, and hugely competitive camera for a wide range of photography, though it faces stiff competition and has an autofocus system that can be slightly awkward to use.
Video Analysis
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Attributes
| Attribute | Specification | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Points | 209 | |
| Battery Life | 300 shots | shots |
| Body Type | mirrorless (interchangeable-lens digital camera) | |
| Burst Shooting Speed | 11 fps | fps |
| Connectivity Options | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | |
| Display Type And Size | 8 cm/3.2 in tilting TFT touch-sensitive LCD (170° viewing angle) | inches |
| Image Stabilization | No in-body image stabilization (VR via lens; body has no sensor-shift stabilization) | |
| Iso Range | ISO 100-51200 (expandable to approx. ISO 204800 equivalent) | |
| Lens Type | Interchangeable-lens camera (Nikon Z mount; F-mount lenses supported with FTZ adapter) | |
| Max Frame Rate | 30 fps | fps |
| Sensor Resolution | 20.9 MP | MP |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | |
| Storage Support | SD, SDHC (UHS-I), SDXC (UHS-I) | |
| Video Resolution | 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) | |
| Viewfinder Type | electronic (EVF) | |
| Weight | 395 g | g |
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