Nikon
Z50
First popular APS-C Z mount for enthusiasts.
$859
Launch priceReleased Oct 2019
Nikon
Z50 II
Updated APS-C Z body with improved AF and video for enthusiasts.
$999
Launch priceReleased Dec 2024
Z50 II is 5.2 years newer.
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Wins
Z50
Wins
Z50 II
9 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BZ50 II has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 11 fps)
- BZ50 II has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
- AZ50 has lower Weight (395 g vs 495 g)
- BZ50 II has higher AF points / zones (231 vs 209)
- BZ50 II has lower AF low-light limit (-9 EV vs -4 EV)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareZ50
127 × 94 × 60 mm
395 g (0.87 lb / 13.93 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Z50 II
127 × 97 × 67 mm
495 g (1.09 lb / 17.46 oz)
Z50 is 1mm narrower, 3mm shorter, and 7mm thinner than Z50 II.
Z50 is 100 g lighter than Z50 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 60mm Z50 · 67mm Z50 II
Sensor size, to scale
Z50
23.5 × 15.7 mm · APS-C
369 mm² area
Z50 II
23.5 × 15.7 mm · APS-C
369 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Z50
✓ more lensesNikon Z
90+
native lenses available
Z50 II
✓ more lensesNikon Z
90+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
Z50
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 126.5, 93.5, 60
Weight
395 g vs 495 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
Z50 II
AF low-light limit
-9 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 127, 96.8, 66.5
Subject recognition
Adds Birds, Cars, Bicycles…
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 11 fps — higher is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Z50 II supports it
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.265/HEVC
AF points / zones
231 vs 209 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Resolution — Both 20.9 MP
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 51,200
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Z50
Pros
- ✓Affordable Z mount
- ✓Compact
- ✓Good stills
Cons
- –No IBIS
- –Older video
- –Single slot
Z50 II
Pros
- ✓Improved AF
- ✓Compact DSLR-style grip
- ✓Good value
Cons
- –No IBIS
- –Single slot
- –APS-C
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, Z50 or Z50 II?
Z50 II scores 8.5/10 versus 4.0/10 for Z50 — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the Z50 and Z50 II?
Both cameras share the same 20.9 MP resolution.
How does stabilization compare between the Z50 and Z50 II?
Z50 does not have IBIS, while Z50 II does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Z50 or the Z50 II?
Z50 reaches 11 fps electronic. Z50 II reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Z50 and Z50 II?
Z50 weighs 395 g and Z50 II weighs 495 g, so the Z50 is 100 g lighter.
Do the Z50 and Z50 II record 4K video?
Z50: 4K up to 30p. Z50 II: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Z50 and Z50 II weather sealed?
Z50: No. Z50 II: No.
How much does each cost?
Z50 launched at $859 and Z50 II at $999. The Z50 is $140 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.