Nikon Z50 vs Nikon Z6 II

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      Specifications

      General Nikon Z50 Nikon Z6 II
      BrandNikonNikon
      ModelZ50Z6 II
      Predecessor ModelNikon Z6
      MSRP$859 (body), $999 (w/16-50mm lens), $1349 (w/16-50 and 50-250mm lenses)$1995 (body only), $2599 (w/24-70 F4 lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon Z50 Nikon Z6 II
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor FormatDXFX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.7 mm35.9 x 23.9 mm
      Total Pixels21.51 Megapixel25.28 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.9 Megapixel24.5 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 51,200100 - 51,200
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 204,80050 - 204,800
      Photo Nikon Z50 Nikon Z6 II
      ProcessorEXPEED 6Dual EXPEED 6
      Max Image Resolution5568 x 37126048 x 4024
      Other Resolutions3936 x 2624 (DX crop), 4016 x 4016 (1:1), 6048 x 3400 (16:9)
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 3:2, 16:91:1, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normal, basicFine, normal, basic
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off      		Can be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Active D-Lighting Bracketing
      Focus Nikon Z50 Nikon Z6 II
      Focusing SystemHybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assistHybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-2 to +19 EV-6 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points209273
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Nikon Z50 Nikon Z6 II
      Lens MountNikon ZNikon Z
      Crop Factor1.5x1x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Nikon Z50 Nikon Z6 II
      Screen TypeTiltingTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.2"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot2,100k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon Z50 Nikon Z6 II
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)Electronic
      Viewfinder Size0.39"0.5"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.02x0.80x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.68x0.80x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot3,690k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint20 mm21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +3-4 to +2
      Eye SensorAutomatically switches between monitor and viewfinder displaysAutomatically switches between monitor and viewfinder displays
      Shutter Nikon Z50 Nikon Z6 II
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal PlaneElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec900 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting11.0 fps14.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp 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      		Up to 14 fps at 24.5 MP for up to 124 Frames
      Flash Nikon Z50 Nikon Z6 II
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFill 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      		Front-curtain sync
      Rear-curtain sync
      Red-eye reduction
      Red-eye reduction with slow sync
      Slow rear-curtain sync
      Slow sync
      Off
      Flash Range7.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL: 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 meteringTTL: 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 ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Nikon Z50 Nikon Z6 II
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-4 to +17 EV-4 to +17 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±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 LockLuminosity locked at detected valueLuminosity locked at detected value
      DXO Nikon Z50 Nikon Z6 II
      DxO Low Light ISO3303
      DxO Color Depth25.0
      DxO Dynamic Range14.4
      DxO Overall Score94
      Video Nikon Z50 Nikon Z6 II
      Movie File FormatMOV
      MP4      		MOV
      MP4
      Internal Recording ModesH.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      		H.264/MOV/MP4 4:2:0 8-Bit
      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 FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21603840 x 2160
      External Recording ModesHDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) up to 29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080p      		4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)
      1920 x 1080
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Nikon Z50 Nikon Z6 II
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Output1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x Nikon DC2 Input
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon Z50 Nikon Z6 II
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHzWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control via smartphone via MC-DC2 or smartphone
      Environmental Nikon Z50 Nikon Z6 II
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%0 to 85%
      Physical Nikon Z50 Nikon Z6 II
      Dimensions127 x 94 x 60 mm (5 x 3.7 x 2.36")134 x 101 x 70 mm (5.28 x 3.98 x 2.76")
      Weight (inc. batteries)450 g (0.99 lb / 15.87 oz)705 g (1.55 lb / 24.87 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.9 x 7.1 x 5.3"9.2 x 7.3 x 5.3"
      Package Weight2.2 lb2.83 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon Z50 Nikon Z6 II
      Battery PackEN-EL25EN-EL15c
      Battery Life320 shots410 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Slot 1: CFexpress Type B / XQD
      Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Other Nikon Z50 Nikon Z6 II
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10 or 20 secs
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium AlloyMagnesium Alloy
      Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage Dust Off reference data (requires Capture NX-D)Image Dust Off reference data (requires Capture NX-D); image sensor cleaning


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