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Nikon Z50 vs Nikon Z50 II

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The Z50 wins 2 of 4 scored specs (battery (cipa), weight); the Nikon Z50 II wins 2 (burst). The Z50 isn't sold new at the stores we track.

2 WINSBuy it if you want: battery (cipa), weight.A compact APS-C Nikon with a good viewfinder and 4K video but no stabilization and a single card slot; suits casual travel and everyday shooting.
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2 WINSBuy it if you want: burst.
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Size, to scale

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Outer sizes are exact, from the makers' dimensions. Shapes are drawn by us to show each body style; the dashed circle is the lens mount at its real diameter.

  • Nikon Z50126.5 × 93.5 × 60 mm · 450 g
  • Nikon Z50 II127 × 96.8 × 66.5 mm · 550 g

Where they differ

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Z50Nikon Z50 II
PRICE & SCORE
PriceNot sold new$957
CameraFits score5.36.2BEST
PHOTO
BurstThe fastest frames per second the maker quotes. Top speeds often use the electronic shutter and may limit autofocus. Higher helps for sports, wildlife and kids.11 fps30 fpsBEST
ShutterFastest mechanical and electronic shutter speeds. The silent electronic shutter can freeze faster motion, but may bend fast subjects on slower sensors.1/4000 mech1/4000 mech · 1/4000 elec
AutofocusWhat the camera recognises and tracks automatically, and how dark it can get before focus struggles (lower EV is better in low light).—People, animals, birds, vehicles, aircraft, trains · down to −9 EV
VIDEO
Best 4K frame rateThe fastest 4K frame rate. 60p and above lets you slow footage down smoothly, and 120p gives 5× slow motion.4K 30p4K 60p
Crop at 4K 60pWhether 4K 60p uses the full sensor width. A crop makes your lens act longer, so wide shots get harder.No 4K 60p1.5x crop
Rolling shutterHow fast the sensor reads out, measured in lab tests. Slower readout bends fast-moving subjects and quick pans in video and electronic-shutter photos; under 10 ms is very good.—21 ms · 4K full width, DPReview
Colour depth10-bit records far more colour detail than 8-bit, so footage holds up when you grade it. Worth it if you edit video.8-bit 4:2:010-bit 4:2:0
Log profileA flat picture profile that keeps highlight and shadow detail for colour grading later.NoneN-Log
Audio jacksA mic input for better sound, and a headphone jack to check what you are recording.Mic onlyMic + headphone
BODY & HANDLING
Battery (CIPA)Shots per charge on the CIPA standard test, using the rear screen. Real-world numbers are often higher.320 shotsBEST230 shots
WeightBody with battery and card, without a lens.450 gBEST550 g
Rear screenFully articulating screens flip to the front for vlogging; tilting screens are quicker for photos at waist or overhead height.TiltingFully articulating
Card slotsTwo slots let you record a backup copy at the same time, which matters for paid work like weddings.1x SD UHS-I1x SD UHS-II
Weather sealingSeals against dust and light rain. Pair it with a sealed lens.Yes—

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