Nikon Z50

Nikon Z50

Nikon Z50

Camera summary

The Nikon Z50, made by Nikon, is a powerful SLR-style mirrorless camera. Announced on Oct. 10, 2019. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 204800. Well, that's what I call a night vision camera, its ISO will allow you to work practically in conditions were light is poor, practically darkness, way to go, especially if you enjoy night photography.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
5.0 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
3.3 out of 5 stars
Photography features
4.3 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.6 out of 5 stars
Average Score
3.6 out of 5 stars

Successor

This camera has now been superseeded by the Nikon Z50 II, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.

Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.

Compare this camera to its successor Nikon Z50 II

Sensor

This camera has a BSI-CMOS sensor with a 21 Megapixels resolution.

Focus points

This camera has 209 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects

Max video resolutions

3840 x 2160

Expect recording in 3840 x 2160 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Battery life

EN-EL25

The battery of this camera can last up to 320 shots per charge with the included EN-EL25 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.

Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.

Environmental sealing

This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage.

Autofocus specs

Af center
Yes
Af continuous
Yes
Af Contrast Detection
Yes
Af Face detection
Yes
Af live view
Yes
Af multi area
Yes
Af phase detection
Yes
Af selective
Yes
Af single
Yes
Af touch
Yes
Af tracking
Yes
Number of cross focus points -
Number of focus points 209

Connectivity

HDMI
Yes
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Wireless connectivity Built-In
DXO color depth 0.0
DXO dynamic range 0.0
DXO low light ISO 0.0
DXO overall score 0.0

Exposure mode

AF area
No
average
Yes
Center weighted
Yes
Multi segment
Yes
partial
No
spot
Yes

General

AKA -
announced Oct. 10, 2019
Body type SLR-style mirrorless
brand Nikon
msrp $756.95
model Nikon Z50
predecessor model

Lense

Focal length multiplier 1.5x
Lens mount Nikon Z
Manual focus
Yes
Macro focus range -
Number of lenses 115

Other features

GPS -
Self-timer Yes
Storage slots 1
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Timelapse recording
No

Photography features

AE bracketing
Yes
Aperture priority
Yes
Built-in flash
Yes
Custom white balance
Yes
Exposure compensation
Yes
External flash
Yes
Flash modes n/a
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 100)
Image stabilization
No
Manual exposure mode
Yes
Max continuous shooting 11.0 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/4000s
Minimum shutter speed 30
Shutter priority
Yes
WB bracketing
Yes

Physical

Battery life 320 shots
Battery model EN-EL25
Battery type Battery Pack
Crush proof
No
Dust proof
No
Environmental sealing
Yes
Freeze proof
No
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm
Shock proof
No
Water proof
No
Weight 397 grs

Screen

Live view
Yes
Screen resolution -
Screen size -
Screen type Tilting
Touch screen
Yes

Sensor

Max boosted ISO 204800
Max image resolution 5568 x 3712
Max native ISO 51200
Min native ISO 100
RAW support
Yes
Sensor area -
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7 mm
Sensor resolution 21
Sensor size APS-C
Sensor type BSI-CMOS

Headphone port

Headphone port
No
Max video resolution 3840 x 2160
Microphone port
Yes
Video formats MPEG-4, H.264
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM

Viewfinder

viewfinder Electronic
viewfinder coverage -
viewfinder magnification -
viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots