Nikon Z50 Overview
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The Nikon Z50 is a compact mirrorless camera with an APS-C sensor (known as DX-format in Nikon-speak) that uses the company's Z-mount. It uses a 20.9MP BSI CMOS sensor (derived from the D500's) with on-sensor phase detection, but not in-body image stabilization like the full-frame Z6 and Z7. The lightweight Z50 has a touchscreen that tilts downward and a 2.36M-dot OLED viewfinder. It supports face and eye detection, and the Z50 can shoot continuously at 11 fps with continuous AF. The camera can record 4K/30p video, albeit with a 1.5x crop. It has numerous special effects that can be used for both stills and video. The Z50's connectivity includes Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
| Body type | SLR-style mirrorless |
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| Max resolution | 5568 x 3712 |
| Effective pixels | 21 megapixels |
| Sensor size | APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| ISO | Auto, 100-51200 (expands to 204,800) |
| Lens mount | Nikon Z |
| Focal length mult. | 1.5× |
| Articulated LCD | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3.2″ |
| Screen dots | 1,040,000 |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 sec |
| Format | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 450 g (0.99 lb / 15.87 oz) |
| Dimensions | 127 x 94 x 60 mm (5 x 3.7 x 2.36″) |
| GPS | None |
The Z50 is a capable and comfortable camera to use, for a wide range of photography. The autofocus system is a little more awkward than it needs to be, but generally it's a hugely competitive camera. If the lenses you want to use exist, it should be on your list of cameras to consider.
Good for: Travel and everyday photography.
Not so good for: Landscapes and high resolution imagery. Team sports.
14:36 (10 Oct, 2019)
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