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Nikon Z50 ×
Leica CL ×
General
ModelNikon Z50Leica CL
BrandNikonLeica
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/http://us.leica-camera.com/
Model numberZ50CL
Alternate model number(s)-
  • type 7323
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20192017
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)127131
Width (mm)6045
Height (mm)9478
Weight (g)533483
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)20.924.2
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)368.95370.52
Sensor width (mm)23.523.6
Sensor height (mm)15.715.7
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.223.92
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.51.5
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterNoneNone
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect+-
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)
  • 3024 x 2016(6.1 mp 3:2)
  • 4272 x 2856(12.2 mp 3:2)
  • 6000 x 4000(24.0 mp 3:2)
  • 6016 x 4014(24.1 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • .nef (raw)
  • 12 or 14 bit
  • jpeg (exif 2.31)
  • raw+jpeg
  • 14-bit .dng raw
  • jpeg
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)1110
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
Movie max framerate (fps)12060
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV, MP4 (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM, AAC)MP4 with stereo audio
Composite video out--
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionHDMI-
Lens and Optics
Lens mountNikon ZLeica L bayonet
LensNikon Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VRLeica Elmarit-TL 18mm f/2.8 ASPH. lens; 8 elements in 6 groups
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 75.0027.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)16.00 - 50.0018.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.11
Aperture range (f)0.06 - 0.290.06 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)2030
Filter thread (mm)46-
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom--
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeHybrid Phase/Contrast Detect AF with 209 PDAF points; Pinpoint, Single-Point, Dynamic-area AF, Wide-area AF (S/L), Auto-area AF49-point Contrast Detection AF: Single point, multiple point, spot, face detection, touch AF + release
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF: 2.36M-dot XGA OLED, 100% coverage, 1.02x magnification, 20mm eyepoint, -3 to +3 diopter, eye sensor2.36M-dot 4:3 EyeRes EVF, 0.74x equivalent magnification, 20mm eyepoint, -4 to +4 diopter, eye sensor
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)2,360,0002,359,296
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.680.74
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)1.021.11
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)3.23
Rear display resolution (dots)1,036,8001,040,000
Touchscreen++
Articulating screen+-
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen+-
Top deck display-+
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)51,20050,000
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, ISO 100 - 51200, expandable to 204,800Auto, 100 - 50000
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
  • auto
  • cloud
  • daylight
  • electronic flash
  • graycard (custom)
  • halogen lighting
  • manual color temperature setting
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/25000 - 30
Bulb mode+-
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMatrix meteringMulti-field, center-weighted, spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesCustom: U1, U2; Scene Modes: Autumn Colors, Beach / Snow, Blossom, Candlelight, Child, Close-up, Dusk / Dawn, Food, LandscapeSport, portrait, landscape, night portrait, snow/beach, fireworks, candlelight, sunset, digiscoping, miniature, panorama, HDR
Self timer (s)
  • 0
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 5
  • 9
  • 10
  • 20
  • 2
  • 12
Time lapse (intervalometer)-+
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) (m)7-
Flash range descriptionGN=7m/22ft at ISO 100; range depends on lens aperture-
Max flash sync (s)1/2001/180
Flash exposure compensation-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot ShoeHot shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IUHS-II
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • .nef (raw)
  • 12 or 14 bit
  • raw+jpeg
  • 14-bit .dng raw
  • raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC--
Bluetooth+-
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack+-
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • bluetooth
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant+-
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • wi-fi/bluetooth
  • via wi-fi
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) (fps)1110
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-140
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)1110
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)1110
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)-33
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)320220
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)280220
Battery life, video (minutes)75-
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL25Proprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • bp-dc12 (7.2v 1200mah) lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL25 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary BP-DC12 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported+-
Software
Included software-
  • free download from apple app-store/google play store)
  • leica cl app (remote control and image transfer
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-Available in black.



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