Nikon Z 50 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
Video 4K
Weather Sealed Yes
46 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong display (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong sensor (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong build (82nd percentile) 82nd
- Strong af (76th percentile) 76th
Cons
- Below average social proof (18th percentile)
- Below average video (25th percentile)
- Below average burst (34th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Size | aps-c |
Autofocus
| Eye AF | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
Display & EVF
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon Z 50 | Fujifilm X-H2 | Sony Cinema Line FX30 | Panasonic Lumix G G9 II | Canon EOS R6 Mark III | OM System OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | cinema | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | - | 40.2MP aps-c | 26MP aps-c | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 32.5MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 425 | 759 | 779 | 1053 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | - | 15 | 120 | 75 | 40 | 120 |
| Video | 4K | 8K @60fps | 4K @120fps | 4K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 579 | 646 | 575 | 608 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Z 50 | 76.3 | 39.9 | 81.7 | 33.9 | 24.6 | 83.7 | 47 | 87.6 | 69.7 | 18.3 | 44.5 | 35.9 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 Compare | 92.3 | 96.9 | 94.5 | 82.2 | 95.4 | 98.9 | 97.8 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 94.3 | 24 | 96 |
| Sony Cinema Line FX30 Compare | 97 | 87.8 | 95.6 | 99.6 | 92.2 | 95.5 | 96.7 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 79.4 | 17 | 89.2 |
| Panasonic Lumix G G9 II Compare | 98 | 91.7 | 94.4 | 96.2 | 97.6 | 63.9 | 91.9 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 89.7 | 22 | 89.2 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.8 | 91.3 | 95 | 92.6 | 90.5 | 66.2 | 97.5 | 98.8 | 96.1 | 94.3 | 14.6 | 99.6 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.8 | 99.8 | 91.4 | 99.6 | 85.1 | 51.7 | 96 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 89.7 | 17.6 | 99.6 |
Usage Scores
- Overall45.6
- Video37
- Travel44
- Youtube44.4
- Beginner56.2
- Vlogging36.9
- Streaming38.7
- Photography54
- Wedding Events48.4
- Sports Wildlife49.4
- Product Photography60
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