| Attribute | Value |
| General |
| Model | Nikon Z50 |
| Brand | Nikon |
| Manufacturer url | https://www.nikonusa.com/ |
| Model number | Z50 |
| Alternate model number(s) | Add |
| Camera format | Compact System Camera |
| Release year | 2019 year |
| Tripod mount | + |
| Length | 127 mm |
| Width | 60 mm |
| Height | 94 mm |
| Weight | 533 g |
| Waterproof | - |
| Waterproof depth | Add |
| Predecessor | Add |
| Successor | Add |
| Image Sensor |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| Sensor manufacturer | Add |
| Effective megapixels | 20.9 MP |
| Sensor format | APS-C |
| Sensor area | 368.95 mm² |
| Sensor width | 23.5 mm |
| Sensor height | 15.7 mm |
| Approximate pixel pitch | 4.22 micron |
| Focal Length Multiplier | 1.5 x |
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 |
| Color filter type | RGBG |
| Anti aliasing filter | None |
| Self-cleaning | - |
| Sensor shift image stabilization | - |
| On-sensor phase detect | + |
| Dxo sensor score | Add |
| Dxo color depth score | Add |
| Dxo dynamic range score | Add |
| Dxo maximum effective iso score | Add |
| Image Capture |
| Image resolution | - 1856 x 1856(3.4 mp 1:1)
- 2784 x 1560(4.3 mp 16:9)
- 2784 x 1856(5.2 mp 3:2)
- 2784 x 2784(7.8 mp 1:1)
- 3712 x 3712(13.8 mp 1:1)
- 4176 x 2344(9.8 mp 16:9)
- 4176 x 2784(11.6 mp 3:2)
- 5568 x 3128(17.4 mp 16:9)
- 5568 x 3712(20.7 mp 3:2)
|
| Image file format | - .nef (raw)
- 12 or 14 bit
- jpeg (exif 2.31)
- raw+jpeg
|
| Continuous-mode | 11 fps |
| Video Capture |
| Can take movies | + |
| Movie resolution | |
| Movie max framerate | 120 fps |
| Image Storage |
| Movie file format | MOV, MP4 (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM, AAC) |
| Composite video out | - |
| Ntsc/pal switchable video | Add |
| Video usable as viewfinder | Add |
| Hd video out | + |
| Hd video connection | HDMI |
| Lens and Optics |
| Lens mount | Nikon Z |
| Lens | Nikon Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR |
| Focal length (35mm equivalent) | 24.00 - 75.00 mm |
| Focal length (actual) | 16.00 - 50.00 mm |
| Zoom ratio | 3.1 x |
| Aperture range | 0.06 - 0.29 f |
| Integrated nd filter | Add |
| Min focus range | 20 cm |
| Macro focus range | Add |
| Filter thread | 46 mm |
| Thread type | Add |
| Optical image stabilization | + |
| Digital zoom | - |
| Digital zoom values | Add |
| Auto Focus |
| Auto focus | + |
| Auto focus type | Hybrid Phase/Contrast Detect AF with 209 PDAF points; Pinpoint, Single-Point, Dynamic-area AF, Wide-area AF (S/L), Auto-area AF |
| Auto focus assist light | + |
| Manual focus | + |
| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder | EVF / LCD |
| Viewfinder type | EVF: 2.36M-dot XGA OLED, 100% coverage, 1.02x magnification, 20mm eyepoint, -3 to +3 diopter, eye sensor |
| Focus peaking | + |
| Evf resolution | 2,360,000 dots |
| Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.68 x |
| Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) | 1.02 x |
| Display |
| Eye-level viewfinder | + |
| Rear display | + |
| Rear display size | 3.2 inch |
| Rear display resolution | 1,036,800 dots |
| Touchscreen | + |
| Articulating screen | + |
| Tilt swivel screen | - |
| Selfie screen | + |
| Max playback zoom | Add |
| Top deck display | - |
| Exposure |
| Maximum iso (native) | 51,200 |
| Minimum iso (native) | 100 |
| Iso settings | Auto, ISO 100 - 51200, expandable to 204,800 |
| Auto iso mode | + |
| White balance settings | - 000k)
- 500k-10
- auto (2 types)
- cloudy
- direct sunlight
- flash
- fluorescent (7 types)
- incandescent
- kelvin color temperature (2
- preset manual; fine tuning available.
- shade
|
| Shutter speed range | 1/4000 - 30 s |
| Bulb mode | + |
| Exposure compensation | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Explosure metering modes | Matrix metering |
| Program auto exposure | + |
| Aperture priority | + |
| Shutter priority | + |
| Full manual exposure | + |
| Creative exposure modes | Custom: U1, U2; Scene Modes: Autumn Colors, Beach / Snow, Blossom, Candlelight, Child, Close-up, Dusk / Dawn, Food, Landscape |
| Self timer | - 0 s
- 1 s
- 2 s
- 3 s
- 5 s
- 9 s
- 10 s
- 20 s
|
| Time lapse (intervalometer) | Add |
| High resolution composite | - |
| Flash |
| Built-in flash | + |
| Flash modes | - auto
- auto fp high-speed sync supported
- auto slow sync
- auto slow sync with red-eye reduction
- auto with red-eye reduction
- fill flash
- flash off
- rear-curtain sync
- red-eye reduction
- red-eye reduction with slow sync
- slow sync
|
| Flash guide number (iso 100) | 7 m |
| Flash range description | GN=7m/22ft at ISO 100; range depends on lens aperture |
| Max flash sync | 1/200 s |
| Flash exposure compensation | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External flash connection | Hot Shoe |
| Built-in wireless flash control | - |
| Usable memory types | |
| Uhs support | UHS-I |
| Other memory | Add |
| Dual card slots | - |
| Raw capture support | + |
| Uncompressed format | - .nef (raw)
- 12 or 14 bit
- raw+jpeg
|
| Included memory | Add |
| Included memory type | Add |
| Connectivity |
| Built-in wi-fi | + |
| NFC | - |
| Bluetooth | + |
| Built-in gps | - |
| Microphone jack | + |
| Headphone jack | - |
| External connections | - bluetooth
- usb 2.0 high speed
- wifi
|
| Pictbridge compliant | + |
| Dpof compliant | + |
| Remote control | + |
| Remote control type | |
| Connections (extended) | - 3.5mm stereo microphone jack (plug-in power supported)
- micro (type-d) hdmi
- micro-b usb 2.0
|
| Performance Timing |
| Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) | 11 fps |
| Raw shooting speed in burst mode | 11 fps |
| Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode | 11 fps |
| Power |
| Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) | 320 shots |
| Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) | 280 shots |
| Battery life, video | 75 minutes |
| Battery form factor | Proprietary EN-EL25 |
| Usable battery types | |
| Batteries included | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL25 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter) | + |
| Dedicated battery charger included | + |
| Internal charging supported | + |