Nikon Z 50II Review
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Our editorial take on the Nikon Z 50II
The Nikon Z50II is an entry-level APS-C mirrorless camera built around a 21-megapixel sensor and the EXPEED 7 processor. It brings meaningful updates to the original Z50, including improved autofocus with nine subject detection types, faster burst shooting up to 30 fps in high-speed capture mode, and 4K 60p video recording with 10-bit internal capture and N-Log support. Reviewers generally appreciate the camera's ergonomic design, solid build quality, and accessible controls, making it a capable choice for beginners and enthusiasts looking for a compact system.
However, the Z50II faces criticism for its limited battery life, rated at around 230 shots per charge, which reviewers found underwhelming in real-world use. While autofocus performance is good overall, continuous tracking in AF-C mode shows inconsistency, particularly with faster or more erratic subjects. The single SD card slot and lack of in-body stabilization also put it behind some competitors in this price range. Despite these shortcomings, the camera offers strong image quality, versatile shooting speeds, and a user-friendly experience that makes it a solid option for those entering the Nikon Z system or upgrading from older DSLRs.
- Excellent ergonomics and well-built body for comfortable handling
- Good autofocus with nine subject detection modes
- 4K 60p video with 10-bit internal recording and N-Log support
- Fast burst shooting up to 30 fps in high-speed capture mode
- User-friendly controls suitable for entry-level photographers
- Poor battery life with only 230 shots per charge
- AF-C tracking performance is inconsistent with fast-moving subjects
- Single SD card slot limits backup options
- No in-body image stabilization
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The Nikon Z50II is the company's latest entry-level APS-C mirrorless camera, built around a 21MP CMOS sensor.
Well-built. Excellent ergonomics. Good autofocus with plenty of subject detection modes. Cons. Poor battery life. AF-C tracking isn't perfect ...
The Nikon Z50II makes smart tweaks to the original that improve ergonomics, autofocus, and tracking speed for an excellent entry-level ...
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Specs
- Battery
- EN-EL25a (approx. 230 shots CIPA)
- Weight Grams
- 495 g (body only), 550 g (with battery and memory card)
- Dimensions Mm
- 127 x 96.8 x 66.5 mm
- Bit Depth
- 10-bit
- Raw Video
- No
- Log Profiles
- N-Log, HLG
- Internal Codecs
- H.265/HEVC (8-bit/10-bit), H.264/AVC (8-bit)
- Max Frame Rate 4k
- 4K 60p
- Max Frame Rate Hd
- 1080/120p
- Max Recording Time
- 2 hours 5 minutes
- Max Video Resolution
- 4K UHD (3840 x 2160)
- Rec Lamp
- Yes
- Snapbridge
- Yes
- Hi Res Zoom
- Yes (1080p)
- File Formats
- NEF (RAW), JPEG, HEIF
- Raw Bit Depth
- 14-bit
- Tripod Socket
- 1/4-in. ISO 1222
- Usb Streaming
- UVC/UAC compliant
- Evf Brightness
- 1000 cd/m2
- Flash Sync Speed
- 1/250 s or 1/200 s
- Image Area Modes
- DX (24x16), 1:1 (16x16), 16:9 (24x14)
- Flash Guide Number
- Approx. 7 m (ISO 100, 20°C)
- Operating Humidity
- 85% or less (no condensation)
- Nikon Imaging Cloud
- Yes, 1-year subscription included
- Pre Release Capture
- Up to 1 second before shutter press
- Product Review Mode
- Yes
- Operating Temperature
- 0 to 40°C
- Picture Control Button
- Dedicated button with access to 31 presets
- Sensor Size
- APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm)
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Image Processor
- EXPEED 7
- Low Pass Filter
- No
- Effective Megapixels
- 20.9 MP
- Announced Date
- November 7, 2024
- Launch Price Usd
- $1006.95
- Dual Native Iso
- No
- Iso Range Video
- ISO 100-25600
- Iso Range Stills
- ISO 100-51200 (extended ISO 204800)
- Continuous Shooting
- Up to 30 fps (High-Speed Frame Capture+), 15 fps (C15), 11 fps (Continuous high-speed extended), 9.7 fps (Continuous high-speed silent), 5.6 fps (Continuous high-speed), 1-5 fps (Continuous low-speed)
- Shutter Speed Mechanical
- 1/4000 to 30 s (Bulb, Time)
- Viewfinder
- 0.39-in. approx. 2360k-dot OLED EVF, 1.02x magnification, 100% coverage
- Rear Screen
- 3.2-in. approx. 1040k-dot vari-angle touchscreen LCD
- Touchscreen
- Yes
- Lens Mount
- Nikon Z
- Crop Factor
- 1.5x
- Usb
- USB-C (SuperSpeed USB)
- Hdmi
- Micro-HDMI
- Audio Io
- 3.5 mm stereo microphone input, 3.5 mm stereo headphone output/remote cord (auto-switch)
- Wireless
- Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 5.0
- Card Slots
- 1x SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
- Ibis
- No (Electronic VR for video)
- Af Points
- 209 (single-point AF), 231 (auto-area AF)
- Af System
- Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF
- Af Low Light
- -9 to +19 EV
- Subject Detection
- 9 subject types (humans, animals, birds, airplanes, bicycles, etc.)
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