Nikon Z Z50 II Black 2017
A 20.8-megapixel CX-format BSI CMOS sensor captures 5568 x 3712 resolution stills and 4K video, with a 20 fps burst rate driven by 105 phase-detect autofocus points. The 3-inch 180° tilting touchscreen and bundled NIKKOR 10-30mm and 30-110mm lenses provide versatile framing and a broad zoom range without extra purchases. This mirrorless kit fits casual shooters and beginners who want an interchangeable-lens system for everyday stills and time-lapse clips.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong burst (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong display (83th percentile) 83th
- Strong af (81th percentile) 81th
Cons
- Below average stabilization (33th percentile)
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 20.9 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | EXPEED 5 |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 231 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 15 |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 |
| 1080p FPS | 120 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3.2" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
Build
| Weight | 0.6 kg / 1.4 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB |
| HDMI | HDMI Type-C |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon Z Z50 II | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Sony Alpha 6700 | Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 20.9MP aps-c | 40.2MP aps-c | 26MP aps-c | 24.2MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 231 | 425 | 793 | 1053 | 315 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 15 | 20 | 11 | 12 | 75 | 120 |
| Video | 4K @60fps | 8K @60fps | 4K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 5K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 640 | 579 | 413 | 590 | 721 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Z Z50 II | 80.7 | 35.6 | 51.6 | 84.7 | 46.5 | 79.6 | 44.9 | 69.1 | 99.2 | 32.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 87.5 | 95.4 | 89.4 | 84.7 | 95.2 | 97.5 | 96.8 | 93.2 | 92.1 | 93.7 |
| Sony Alpha 6700 Compare | 97.5 | 86.7 | 90.8 | 68.8 | 89.3 | 91.7 | 95.1 | 93.2 | 92.1 | 84.4 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II Compare | 98.3 | 87.4 | 94.2 | 87.7 | 83.3 | 48.4 | 98.6 | 93.2 | 92.1 | 98.2 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 83.7 | 87.4 | 97.6 | 95.1 | 97.2 | 55.8 | 89.1 | 93.2 | 77.8 | 96.2 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.3 | 89.8 | 88.9 | 99.8 | 84.3 | 40.6 | 94.2 | 93.2 | 76.3 | 99.6 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Best Buy 3 offers From $700
Amazon 1 offers From $1,607
Price History
Usage Scores
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