Nikon Z50 vs Nikon Z50 II
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Year: Nikon Z50: 2019 ; Nikon Z50 II: 2024
- Weight: Nikon Z50: 450 g ; Nikon Z50 II: 550 g
- Max. video mode: Nikon Z50: 4K 30p (3840 x 2160) ; Nikon Z50 II: 4K 60p (3840 x 2160)
- Battery: Nikon Z50: EN-EL25 lithium-ion battery ; Nikon Z50 II: EN-EL25a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
- CIPA rated shots (EVF): Nikon Z50: 280 shots ; Nikon Z50 II: 240 shots (power saving on)
- CIPA rated shots (LCD): Nikon Z50: 320 shots ; Nikon Z50 II: 250 shots (power saving on)
Best for
Longer battery life using the viewfinder (CIPA): Nikon Z50 (280 shots).
Longer battery life using the screen (CIPA): Nikon Z50 (320 shots).
| Specification | Nikon Z50 | Nikon Z50 II |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Model | Z50 | Z50 II |
| Year | 2019 | 2024 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 126.5 x 93.5 x 60 mm | 127 x 96.8 x 66.5 mm |
| Weight | 450 g | 550 g |
| Image | ||
| ISO | Auto, 100-51200 (expandable to 204,800) | Auto, 100-51200 (extends to 204800) |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| White balance presets | 8.0 | 8 |
| Video | ||
| Max. video mode | 4K 30p (3840 x 2160) | 4K 60p (3840 x 2160) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Screen resolution | 1,036,800 dots | 1,040,000 dots |
| Storage & Connectivity | ||
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
| Power | ||
| Battery | EN-EL25 lithium-ion battery | EN-EL25a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery |
| CIPA rated shots (EVF) | 280 shots | 240 shots (power saving on) |
| CIPA rated shots (LCD) | 320 shots | 250 shots (power saving on) |