| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon |
| Model | Z50 |
| MSRP | $859 (body), $999 (w/16-50mm lens), $1349 (w/16-50 and 50-250mm lenses) |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | Mirrorless |
| Video Capture | |
| Sensor | |
|---|---|
| Sensor Type | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor Format | DX |
| Sensor Size | APS-C |
| Sensor Dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7 mm |
| Total Pixels | 21.51 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 20.9 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | |
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 51,200 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 100 - 204,800 |
| Photo | |
|---|---|
| Processor | EXPEED 6 |
| Max Image Resolution | 5568 x 3712 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 |
| Image File Format | JPEG, RAW |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, normal, basic |
| Bit Depth | 14-Bit |
| Timelapse Recording | |
| Active D-Lighting | Can be selected from: Auto Extra High High Normal Low Off |
| Focus | |
|---|---|
| Focusing System | Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist |
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View |
| Lens Servo | Automatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF |
| AF Detection Range | -2 to +19 EV |
| Number of Focus Points | 209 |
| Touch-to-Focus | |
| Live View Autofocus | |
| Animal Eye Detection | |
| Vehicle Tracking Mode | |
| Insect Tracking Mode | |
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | |
| Phase Detection for Autofocus | |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Nikon Z |
| Crop Factor | 1.5x |
| Image Stabilization | |
| Digital Image Stabilization | |
| Screen | |
|---|---|
| Screen Type | Tilting |
| Screen Technology | TFT LCD |
| Touch Screen | |
| Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen | |
| Screen Size | 3.2" |
| Screen Resolution | 1,040k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | |
| Live View | |
| Live Composition | |
| Viewfinder | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Electronic (OLED) |
| Viewfinder Size | 0.39" |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 1.02x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.68x |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 2,360k dot |
| Viewfinder Eyepoint | 20 mm |
| Diopter Adjustment | -3 to +3 |
| Eye Sensor | Automatically switches between monitor and viewfinder displays |
| Shutter | |
|---|---|
| Shutter Type | Electronic, Mechanical Focal Plane |
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/4000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 11.0 fps |
| Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer | Up to 11 fps at 20.9 MP Up to 5 fps at 20.9 MP Up to 4 fps at 20.9 MP Up to 30 fps at 8 MP |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | |
| Flash Modes | Fill flash Rear-curtain sync Red-eye reduction Red-eye reduction with slow sync Slow sync Auto Auto with red-eye reduction Auto slow sync Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction Flash off |
| Flash Range | 7.00 m at ISO 100 |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/200 sec |
| Flash Compensation | -3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) |
| External Flash Connectivity | |
| External Flash System | TTL: i-TTL flash control; i-TTL balanced fill-flash is used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash with spot metering |
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe |
| Exposure | |
|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Highlight-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
| Metering Range | -4 to +17 EV |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | ±5 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) |
| Exposure Lock | Luminosity locked at detected value |
| Video | |
|---|---|
| Movie File Format | MOV MP4 |
| Internal Recording Modes | H.264/MOV/MP4 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps |
| Interval Recording | |
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Max Video Resolution | 3840 x 2160 |
| External Recording Modes | HDMI UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) up to 29.97 fps 1920 x 1080p |
| Webcam Functionality | |
| Unlimited Video Recording | |
| Recording Limit | 30 min |
| Terminals | |
|---|---|
| Audio I/O | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input |
| Other I/O | 1 x Micro-USB (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Output |
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Micro |
| Speaker | Mono |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo |
| Microphone Input | |
| Headphone Output | |
| Flash Sync Port | |
| Connectivity | |
|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | |
| Built-In Wi-Fi | |
| Wi-Fi Version | Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz |
| Built-In Bluetooth | |
| Remote Control | via smartphone |
| Environmental | |
|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | |
| Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
| Operating Humidity | 0 to 85% |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 127 x 94 x 60 mm (5 x 3.7 x 2.36") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 450 g (0.99 lb / 15.87 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 7.9 x 7.1 x 5.3" |
| Package Weight | 2.2 lb |
| Power and Storage | |
|---|---|
| Battery Pack | EN-EL25 |
| Battery Life | 320 shots |
| USB Charging | |
| Internal Storage | |
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
| Other | |
|---|---|
| Self Timer | |
| Orientation Sensor | |
| Tripod Mounting Thread | 1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom) |
| Accessory Mount | 1 x Hot Shoe Mount |
| Material of Construction | Magnesium Alloy |
| Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator | |
| Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System | Image Dust Off reference data (requires Capture NX-D) |
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