Nikon
Z50 II
Updated APS-C Z body with improved AF and video for enthusiasts.
$999
Last updated May 2026
Key specs at a glance
Resolution
20.9 MP
Sensor
APS-C
ISO max
51,200
Burst
30 fps
4K
60 fps
IBIS
No
Weight
495 g
Sensor size
Nikon Z50 II
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
Nikon Z50 II
127 × 97 × 67 mm
495 g (1.09 lb / 17.46 oz)
127 × 97 × 67 mm · 495 g (1.09 lb / 17.46 oz)
Best for
Use-case scores
Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.
Portrait
Fair4.5/ 10
- · Eye AF locks focus on subjects reliably
Sports & Action
Good6.5/ 10
- · 30fps burst — pro-level action capture
- · Pre-Capture records before you press shutter
Video & Hybrid
Fair4.5/ 10
- · 4K recording
- · 4K 60p smooth motion
Landscape
Limited0.0/ 10
Travel
Limited3.5/ 10
- · 495g — ultralight for all-day carry
Wildlife
Good6.0/ 10
- · 30fps burst captures fleeting moments
- · Pre-Capture catches takeoff moments
Vlogging
Good6.0/ 10
- · 495g — easy to handhold for selfie video
- · 4K 60p for smooth handheld vlogs
Pros
- ✓ Improved AF
- ✓ Compact DSLR-style grip
- ✓ Good value
Cons
- – No IBIS
- – Single slot
- – APS-C
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Full specifications
Verified specs · Nikon Z50 II
Sensor
Resolution20.9 MP
Sensor typeDX-format CMOS
Sensor size23.5 × 15.7 mm
AA filterYes
Processor
ProcessorEXPEED 7
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 / zones231
AF low-light limit-9 EV
Eye AFYes
Animal / bird AFYes
Subject recognitionPeople, Birds, Dogs, Cats, Cars, Bicycles, Motorcycles, Trains, Airplanes
Burst
Burst (mechanical)11 fps
Burst (electronic)30 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseYes
Video
Max resolution4K UHD
4K max frame rate60 fps
Internal RAW videoNo
Log profileN-Log
CodecsH.265/HEVC, H.264/AVC
Stabilization
In-body stabilizationNo
IBIS effectiveness0 stops
Body
Weight495 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)127 × 96.8 × 66.5 mm
Weather sealingNo
Battery
BatteryEN-EL25a
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 typeVari-angle TFT touch-sensitive LCD
TouchscreenYes
Connectivity
USBUSB-C
HDMIMicro HDMI (Type D)
Wi-FiYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
BluetoothYes
Microphone jack (3.5mm)Yes
Headphone jack (3.5mm)No
Lens Mount
Lens mountNikon Z