The two Z mount DX lenses launched with the camera, the Nikon Z DX 16-50mm VR and the Nikon Z DX 50-250mm VR are both attractive choices for those who want to keep their camera kit small and lightweight, but for those who want more lens options, there are plenty of excellent Z-mount full-frame lenses already available, as well as older Nikon F lenses (both DX and FX) using the FTZ adapter. While testing out the camera, I purposefully limited myself to only the two DX kit zoom lenses the camera came with, so that I can demonstrate their capabilities and see if they are sufficient for most day-to-day needs of photographers. NIKON Z 50 + NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR @ 18.5mm, ISO 100, 3 sec, f/5.6 Tripods & Heads Tripods Monopods, Minipods & clamps Tripod Heads & Accessories More Camera Accessories Instant Pictures Lighting Printers Sundries The megapixel count being the big difference between my Z50 and the D850 I used isn't always all that relevant. I did a job last year to photograph a museum's collection of motorcycles and I would certainly rent a higher megapixel camera if I were to do that job now, but for a vast majority of things I shoot 20.9 MP is plenty. These days when most things are being viewed on a tiny phone screen, I feel like megapixel count is even less relevant. It could be that you prefer the beefier, bulkier Z6 in terms of handling, but it’s hard to deny the Z50’s appeal as a travel-friendly camera. Nikon Z50 vs Nikon Z6: Price Mirrorless Cameras Canon EOS-R Mirrorless Cameras Fujifilm X Mirrorless Cameras Nikon Z Cameras Sony Alpha Cameras Panasonic Lumix S Cameras Panasonic Lumix G Cameras Olympus OM-D & PEN Cameras Canon EOS-M Mirrorless Cameras Sigma Mirrorless Cameras

Overall, considering the price point of the Nikon Z50 vs its features, it certainly looks like a very appealing camera. Nikon Z50 vs Sony A6400 vs Fuji X-T30 vs Canon EOS M6 Mark IIDSLR Cameras Canon EOS DSLR Cameras Nikon DSLR Cameras Digital Compact Cameras Instant and Single Use Cameras Instant Cameras Instant Camera Film Single Use Cameras Instant Printers I'm looking to get a Nikon Z50 and would like to use it for livestreams + Camlink 4k + OBS (like you can do with the Z6). In movie mode Auto ISO is used in all exposure modes except 'M,' where it's optional. You cannot set the shutter speed threshold, but Exposure Comp is available, even in M mode. Battery

The battery is rated at 320 shots per charge when using the rear screen and 280 through the viewfinder, according to CIPA standard tests. As always with these figures, it's quite normal to get many more shots than this, depending on your shooting style. We regularly find ourselves getting around double the rated figure. However, the Z50 does not feature a top LCD that displays useful information, such as the one we see on the Nikon D7500. Considering how small the Z50 is, it would have been tough to fit an LCD screen on the top of the body without compromises, so I personally do not consider it to be a huge negative. Everything else on the top of the camera is self-explanatory, with no surprises.As you can see from the above table, the Nikon Z50 has a lot going for it when compared to its DSLR counterparts. It has a similar sensor as the higher-end Nikon D7500 (which is excellent). It sports the latest and the fastest EXPEED 6 processor. Its autofocus system has more AF points and coverage than any Nikon DSLR, and it has a wide AF detection range of -4 to +19 EV. It has a very fast continuous shooting speed of 11 FPS, and it can shoot high-quality 4K videos with no cropping. It is the smallest camera of the group (although it is just a tad heavier than the plastic Nikon D3500). The Nikon Z50 is better in almost every way when compared to the D3500 and D5600 DSLRs. And being a mirrorless camera, it has some features like Eye AF, Focus Peaking and other useful on-screen information overlays that are not found on any of the above DSLRs. NIKON Z 50 + NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR @ 37mm, ISO 100, 1/30, f/5.6 Twin control dials immediately stand out, making it much easier to control key exposure settings than on the single-dial D5x00 DSLRs. Nikon's 'Easy Exposure Comp.' option means you can access exposure compensation in Shutter- or Aperture-Priority modes, without the need to press any other buttons. Magnesium alloy construction also hints at higher-end ambitions.

Please note that the above table primarily compares key camera specifications and does not take into account the camera system as a whole. If I were to base the above comparison on things like lens/accessory selection, ergonomics and camera menu system, I would place Fuji as the #1 choice for me personally, followed by Sony and Canon. Why Fuji? Because it is the only manufacturer in the group that created a truly appealing line-up of high-performance lenses that are specifically designed for the camera mount and sensor size. Sony has a wider selection of lenses available, but that’s if you take into account its full-frame (FE) lenses. Canon mostly has slow zoom lenses in its EF-M lens line-up. Nikon reserves the right to change the appearance and specifications of the hardware and software described in these specifications at any time and without prior notice. Nikon will not be held liable for damages that may result from any mistakes that this manual may contain.DSLR Lenses Canon Fit Lenses Nikon Fit Lenses Lens Accessories Lens Caps Lens Hoods Lens cloths and cleaning kits Lens Attachments The Z50's user interface is essentially the same as that of the existing Z models, which is to say: essentially the same as those of Nikon's DSLRs. This means a menu system beginning to creak under the weight of its many, many options, but with one of the best-arranged Custom Settings menus in the business. It's a system with clearly marked sub-sections and consistent color-coding, which makes it easy to navigate and doesn't demand that you memorize it. The sample images displayed on the camera and the images and illustrations in the manuals are for expository purposes only. How does the Nikon Z50 compare to its competitors from Sony, Fuji and Canon? I put together a summary table below that highlights the key differences between these cameras: Camera Feature

Lens Filters Clear UV and Protection Filters Polarising Filters Neutral Density Filters Cokin Creative Filter System Other Filters Filter Stepping Rings Close-Up Lenses The Z50's Auto ISO behavior is pretty sophisticated: you can define the highest ISO the camera will use, along with the slowest shutter speed the camera will allow before bumping up the ISO. This threshold can be a specific shutter speed or set to 'Auto,' which relates the threshold to the current focal length. The Auto setting can be fine-tuned to use shutter speeds that are faster or slower than 1/focal length. As you'd expect of a modern camera, there's a customizable 'My Menu' tab. This can be manually configured or set to simply show the menu options you used last. If you do decide to choose the options yourself, you can then assign the top-most option to one of the camera's custom buttons, for access while shooting. 'i ' menu (customizable) Like the Z6 and Z7, the Z50 has a pair of custom function buttons in fingertip reach, to the right of the lens mount. These can be set to a series of toggle, hold or hold-and-scroll functions, as can a number of other buttons on the body. The options include direct control to whichever menu option you've placed at the top of the camera's 'My Menu' tab, which provides an excellent degree of customization for a camera like this. Electronic Viewfinder

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Place the Z50 next to its full-frame siblings, the Z6 and Z7, and you can definitely see the family resemblance. There’s the same kind of layout, viewfinder placement and button layout, only in a more compact frame. Mirrorless System Lenses Canon RF Lenses Fujifilm X Mount Lenses Nikon Z Lenses Sony E Mount Lenses Sony G Master Lenses L Mount Lenses Micro Four Thirds Lenses Canon EF-M Lenses Auto ISO can be used in manual exposure mode and combined with exposure compensation, so you can specify the aperture and shutter speed value you wish to use, and the target brightness you want the camera to maintain. As I have previously pointed out, the Nikon Z50 is positioned above entry-level DSLRs like Nikon D3500 and D5600, putting it closer to what the Nikon D7500 has to offer. Let’s take a look at the key specifications of these four cameras and see how they differ: Camera Feature