Nikon Z50

Weather-sealed, ergonomic design ; Excellent image quality ; 11 fps burst speed ; Wireless video transfers

Great handling ; compact size ; Good EVF ; Sharp 4K video ; Decent performance and autofocus

Lowest resolution in its category ; Single UHS-I card ; Limited lens choices

If this camera had come out even a year ago, it would have been near the top of my list. However, even though I love the Z50's handling and form factor, it's in second place or lower in every other category. The A6400 has better autofocus, the X-T30...

Light and compact. ; Big, crisp EVF. ; Speedy response. ; 11fps continuous drive. ; Strong 4K video quality. ; Built-in flash. ; Compatible with Nikon SLR lenses via adapter.

Few native lenses. ; Subject tracking not as good as competitors. ; Touch features could be more robust. ; Lowest resolution in class. ; Selfie screen design is a little awkward.

The Nikon Z 50 is a good mirrorless camera with a lot of appeal to photographers already invested in the system, but isn't quite as capable as its rivals.

Great handling ; Attractively priced ; Excellent image quality

Tilting screen mechanism no good for tripod mounting ; Only a single UHS-I card slot ; No joystick for selecting AF points

The Z50 is a really impressive addition to the mid-price camera sector. It brings a lot of

Great handling Good value Impressive viewfinder and screen Great for travel SD cards more common than XQD

Tilt screen can’t be used with tripod No joystick for selecting AF points Just a single UHS-I card slot Limited native lens range

The Nikon Z50 is an excellent debut for the company in the crowded APS-C mirrorless market. It’s an ideal travel camera, and it’s also a great option for those looking to move from a Nikon DSLR, or who just love the brand. Offering great handling,...

Bringing a revitalised approach into its mirrorless line-up, the Z50 represents the entry/mid-level entry point - complete with DX sensor and access to the Z mount lenses - in a package that's feature rich, easy to use, and capable beyond its years.

Excellent handling ; Good dynamic range ; Decent value

Not particularly high resolution

The Z50 is one of the best APS-C cameras out there offering a multitude of the pro-level features introduced on the Z6 and 7, at a fraction of the price.