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Z50

First popular APS-C Z mount for enthusiasts.

$859

Launch price

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Last updated May 2026

Key specs at a glance

Resolution

20.9 MP

Sensor

APS-C

ISO max

51,200

Burst

11 fps

4K

30 fps

IBIS

No

Weight

395 g

Battery

300 shots

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Sensor size

Nikon Z50

23.5 × 15.7 mm · APS-C

369 mm² area

Lens ecosystem

Nikon Z mount

40

First-party

50

Third-party

90+

Total available

Mount introduced 2018

Body size, to scale

Front view

Width × Height

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Back view

Width × Height — same proportions as the front

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Top view

Width × Depth (front-to-back)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

127 × 94 × 60 mm · 395 g (0.87 lb / 13.93 oz)

Best for

Use-case scores

Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.

Portrait

Fair
4.5/ 10
  • · Eye AF locks focus on subjects reliably

Sports & Action

Fair
4.0/ 10
  • · 11fps burst — solid for most action
  • · 1080p 120fps slow-motion

Video & Hybrid

Limited
2.5/ 10
  • · 4K recording

Landscape

Limited
0.0/ 10

Travel

Fair
4.5/ 10
  • · 395g — ultralight for all-day carry

Wildlife

Limited
3.5/ 10
  • · ISO 51,200 for low-light wildlife
  • · APS-C crop gives extra reach for telephoto

Vlogging

Fair
4.5/ 10
  • · 395g — easy to handhold for selfie video
  • · Eye AF locks on you while filming

Pros

  • Affordable Z mount
  • Compact
  • Good stills

Cons

  • No IBIS
  • Older video
  • Single slot

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Full specifications

Verified specs · Nikon Z50

Sensor

Resolution20.9 MP
Sensor typeDX-format CMOS
Sensor size23.5 × 15.7 mm
AA filterYes

Processor

ProcessorEXPEED 6

ISO

ISO min (native)100
ISO max (native)51,200
ISO max (expanded)204,800

Shutter

Shutter typeMechanical + Electronic
Max mechanical speed1/4000 sec
Max electronic speed1/4000 sec

Autofocus

AF systemHybrid AF (phase-detect + contrast-detect)
AF points / zones209
AF low-light limit-4 EV
Eye AFYes
Animal / bird AFYes
Subject recognitionPeople, Dogs, Cats

Burst

Burst (mechanical)11 fps
Burst (electronic)11 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseNo

Video

Max resolution4K UHD
4K max frame rate30 fps
1080p max frame rate120 fps
Internal RAW videoNo
CodecsH.264/AVC

Stabilization

In-body stabilization (IBIS)No
IBIS effectiveness0 stops

Body

Weight395 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)126.5 × 93.5 × 60 mm
Weather sealingNo

Battery

BatteryEN-EL25
Battery life (CIPA)300 shots

Storage

Card slots1
Card typesSD UHS-I

Viewfinder

Viewfinder typeOLED EVF
EVF resolution2,360,000 dots
EVF magnification1.02 ×

LCD

LCD size3.2 in
LCD typeTilting TFT touch-sensitive LCD
TouchscreenYes

Connectivity

USBUSB Micro-B
HDMIMicro HDMI (Type D)
Wi-FiYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
BluetoothYes
Microphone jack (3.5mm)Yes
Headphone jack (3.5mm)No

Lens Mount

Lens mountNikon Z