Z 50 + NIKKOR 16-50mm + 50-250mm VR

$2,199.00
Tiny has never been a bigger deal.
Small but mighty, simple but powerful—a Z series camera for creating amazing online stories. Professional looking stills, 4K Ultra HD videos, slow motion, time-lapse and more. Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth enabled, plus in-camera video editing. Beautifully designed with a comfortable grip, flip-down touchscreen LCD, smart button layout, extended Electronic Viewfinder and travel-proof ruggedness.
Key Features of the Nikon Z 50
Versatile All-Rounder for Everyday Photography
  • Exceptional Versatility: Equipped with a broad range of features suitable for various photography styles.
  • Portraiture Perfection: Eye detect AF for effortless and precise portrait photography.
  • Travel-Ready Design: Compact and lightweight, perfect for high-quality travel photography.
  • Enhanced Viewing Experience: High-resolution electronic viewfinder (EVF) surpasses the Z 30, offering a superior viewing experience.
Advanced Video Capabilities
  • Full-Width 4K UHD Recording: Captures wide-angle shots effectively with no-crop 4K UHD, using the full sensor width.
  • Cinematic Control: Adjustable autofocus speed and sensitivity for professional-looking video effects.
  • Versatile Frame Rate Options: Supports a wide range of frame rates, including 4K UHD up to 30p and FullHD slow motion up to 120p.
Tailored for Content Creators and Vloggers
  • Vlogger-Friendly LCD Screen: Features a 3.2" tilting touch LCD screen that can face forward, ideal for vlogging. The screen aligns with the lens for more natural-looking vlogs.
  • Optimal 4K UHD Vlogging: Delivers high-quality, full-width 4K UHD, perfect for professional vlogging.
  • Superior Audio Capabilities: Allows for the addition of an external microphone to enhance audio quality.
Specifications
Type
Display SKUVOK050SA
TypeDigital camera with support for interchangeable lenses
Lens MountNikon Z mount
Picture Anglen/a
Image Sensor
Sensor Size23.5 x 15.7 mm
Image Sensor TypeCMOS
Total Pixels21.51 million
Dust-Reduction SystemImage Dust Off reference data (requires Capture NX-D)
Image Area (pixels)DX-format (L) 5,568 x 3,712 (M) 4,176 x 2,784 (S) 2,784 x 1,856 1:1 (16 x 16) (L) 3,712 x 3,712 (M) 2,784 x 2,784 (S) 1,856 x 1,856 16:9 (24 x 24) (L) 5,568 x 3,128 (M) 4,176 x 2,344 (S) 2,784 x 1,560 Photographs taken during movie recording at a frame size of 3,840 x 2,160: 3,840 x 2,160 Photographs taken during movie recording at other frame sizes: 1,920 x 1,080: 1,920 x 1,080
Effective Pixels (Megapixels)20.9 million
Image Sensor FormatAPS-C size/DX-format
Movie
Movie4K UHD 3,840x2,160 / 30 fps 4K UHD 3,840x2,160 / 25 fps 4K UHD 3,840x2,160 / 24 fps Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 120 fps Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 100 fps Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 60 fps Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 50 fps Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 30 fps Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 25 fps Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 24 fps Full HD 1,920x1,080 slow-mo / 30 fps x4 Full HD 1,920x1,080 slow-mo / 25 fps x4 Full HD 1,920x1,080 slow-mo / 24 fps x5 Actual frame rates for 120p, 100p, 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are 119.88, 100, 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and 23.976 fps respectively Quality selection available except at sizes of 3,840 x 2,160, 1,920 x 1,080 120p/100p, and 1920 x 1080 slow-motion or when U or 6 is selected in q mode, in which case quality is fixed at m (high)
Movie MeteringTTL exposure metering using main image sensor
Time-Lapse MovieYes
Movie HDMI OutputYes
Movie Log Gamma Outputn/a
Time Coden/a
Movie Active D-LightingCan be selected from: Extra high High Normal Low Off
Movie ISOM: Manual selection (ISO 100 to 25,600 in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV); auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 100 to 25,600) available with selectable upper limit P, S, A: Auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 100 to 25,600) with selectable upper limit AUTO, SCN, EFCT (excluding Night Portrait): Auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 100 to 25,600) Night Portrait: Auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 100 to Hi 4)
Movie AudioBuilt-in stereo or external microphone with attenuator option; sensitivity adjustable
Movie Audio Recording FormatLinear PCM, AAC
Movie Video CompressionH.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding
Movie File FormatMOV, MP4
Movie Maximum Recording Time29 minutes 59 seconds
Movie Frame size (pixels) and frame raten/a
AF for MovieYes
File System
File Format Still ImagesNEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1 : 4), normal (approx. 1 : 8), or basic (approx. 1 : 16) compression NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats
Picture ControlAuto Flat Landscape Monochrome Neutral Portrait Standard Vivid Creative Picture Controls: (Dream, Morning, Pop, Sunday, Somber, Dramatic, Silence, Bleached, Melancholic, Pure, Denim, Toy, Sepia, Blue, Red, Pink, Charcoal, Graphite, Binary, Carbon) Selected Picture Control can be modified Storage for custom Picture Controls
File SystemDCF 2.0, Exif 2.31, PictBridge
Storage MediaSD (Secure Digital) and UHS-I compliant SDHC and SDXC memory cards
Card Slot1 slot
Viewfinder
Viewfinder0.39-in. approx. 2360k-dot (XGA) OLED electronic viewfinder with color balance and auto and 7-level manual brightness controls
Eye SensorAutomatically switches between monitor and viewfinder displays
Compatible LensesZ mount NIKKOR lenses F mount NIKKOR lenses with mount adapter; restrictions may apply
Lens Compatibility at a Glance***Z mount NIKKOR lenses F mount NIKKOR lenses with mount adapter; restrictions may apply
Depth-of-Field ControlYes
Reflex Mirrorn/a
Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment−3 – +3 m−1
Viewfinder Eyepoint20 mm (-1.0 m-1; from center surface of viewfinder eyepiece lens)
Viewfinder MagnificationApprox. 1.02x (50 mm lens at infinity, −1.0 m−1)
Viewfinder Frame CoverageApprox. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical
Focusing Screenn/a
Shutter
Shutter TypeElectronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-plane mechanical shutter; electronic front-curtain shutter; electronic shutter
Frame Advance RateLow-speed continuous: 1-4 fps High-speed continuous (extended): 5 fps High-speed continuous (extended): 11 fps
Shutter Release ModesSingle frame Low-speed continuous High-speed continuous (extended) Self-timer
Flash Sync SpeedUp to: X=1/200 sec.; synchronizes with shutter at 1/200 sec. or slower; Auto FP High-Speed sync supported
Continuous Shooting OptionsLow-speed continuous: 1-4 fps High-speed continuous (extended): 5 fps High-speed continuous (extended): 11 fps
Self-timer2, 5, 10, 20 sec.; 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 sec. Timer duration electronically controlled
Fastest Shutter Speed1/4000 sec
Top Continuous Shooting Speed at Full Resolution11 frames per second
Exposure
Exposure MeteringTTL metering using camera image sensor
Exposure ModesAuto Programmed auto with flexible program (P) Shutter-priority auto (S) Aperture-priority auto (A) Manual (M) User settings (U1, U2, U3)
Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value
Exposure Bracketing2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, or 1 EV
Exposure Compensation-5 to +5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV available in modes P, S, A, M, SCENE and EFFECT modes
Scene ModesAutumn Colors Beach / Snow Blossom Candlelight Child Close-up Dusk/Dawn Food Landscape Night Landscape Night Portrait Party/Indoor Pet Portrait Portrait Sports Sunset Special Effect Modes: night vision; super vivid; pop; photo illustration; toy camera effect; miniature effect; selective color; silhouette; high key; low key
Exposure Meter CouplingCPU
Metering RangeHighlight-weighted metering: -4 to +17 EV (ISO 100, f/2.0 lens, 20 °C/68 °F)
Metering MethodMatrix metering Center-weighted metering: Weight of 75% given to 8 mm circle in center of frame; weighting can instead be based on average of entire frame Spot metering: Meters 3.5 mm circle (about 2.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point Highlight-weighted metering
Mirror Lock Upn/a
Sensitivity
ISO SensitivityISO 100 - 51,200 in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV Can also be set to approx. 1 or 2 EV (ISO 204,800 equivalent) above ISO 51,200; auto ISO sensitivity control available
Single-Point AF ModeYes
Active D-LightingCan be selected from: Auto, Extra High, High, Normal, Low, or Off
Expanded ISO Sensitivity Optionsn/a
Highest Expanded ISO Sensitivity204800
Lowest Expanded ISO Sensitivity100
Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity51200
Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity100
Focus / Autofocus
Focus Point209 (single-point AF)
Top FP High Speed SyncUp to: 1/4000 sec.
X-Sync Speed1/200 sec. synchronizes with shutter at 1/200 s or slower; Auto FP High-Speed sync supported
Built-in Flash Distancen/a
Focus ModesPinpoint Single-Point Dynamic-area AF Wide-area AF (S) Wide-area AF (L) Auto-area AF Pinpoint and Dynamic-area AF available in photo mode only
AF-Area ModePinpoint Single-Point Dynamic-area AF Wide-area AF (S) Wide-area AF (L) Auto-area AF Pinpoint and Dynamic-area AF available in photo mode only
Lens ServoAutofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous-servo AF (AF-C); AF mode auto-switch (AF-A; available only in photo mode); full-time AF (AF-F; available only in movie mode); predictive focus tracking Manual focus (M): Electronic rangefinder can be used
VR (Vibration Reduction) Image StabilizationLens shift using voice coil motors (VCMs)
Detection Range-2 to +19 EV (-4 to +19 EV with low-light AF) Detection range (ISO 100, f/2.0 lens, 20 °C/68 °F)
Autofocus SystemHybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist
Builtin Flash ZcameraManual pop-up flash raised via flash pop-up control Guide Number: Approx. 7/22, 7/22 with manual flash (m/ft, ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F)
Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points209
Features4K UHD|WiFi|Bluetooth
Flash
Flash Compensation–3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV available in P, S, A, M, and SCN modes
Flash-ready IndicatorLights when built-in flash or optional flash unit is fully charged; flashes as underexposure warning after flash is fired at full output
Accessory ShoeISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock
Flash ControlTTL: 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
Flash Sync ModesFill flash Red-eye reduction Slow sync Red-eye reduction with slow sync Rear-curtain sync Auto Auto with red-eye reduction Auto slow sync Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction Flash off
Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)i-TTL flash control, optical Advanced Wireless Lighting, FV lock, Color Information Communication, Auto FP High-Speed Sync
Flash Sync Terminaln/a
White Balance
White Balance BracketingYes
Live View Scene Auto Selectorn/a
Live View ShootingPhotography Live View Mode Movie Live View Mode
Monitor
Monitor Size3.2-in.
Monitor Resolution1040k-dot
Monitor TypeTilting TFT, Touch-Sensitive LCD
Monitor Angle of View170° viewing angle approximately 100% frame coverage
Monitor Adjustments11-level manual brightness controls
Playback
Voice Memo Functionn/a
In-Camera Image EditingNEF (RAW) processing Trim Resize D-Lighting Quick Retouch Red-eye Correction Straighten Distortion Control Perspective Control Image Overlay Trim Movie Side-by-Side Comparison
Playback FunctionsFull-frame and thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images) Playback with Playback Zoom Playback Zoom Cropping Movie Playback Photo and/or Movie Slide Shows Slide Shows Histogram Display Highlights Photo Information Location Data Display Auto Image Rotation Picture Rating
Interface
InterfaceHi-Speed USB with Micro-B connector; connection to built-in USB port is recommended; Type D HDMI connector; Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter; plug-in power supported)
Wi-Fi FunctionalityStandards: IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac Operating frequency: 2412–2472 MHz (channel 13) and 5180–5700 MHz Maximum output power (EIRP): 2.4 GHz band: 7.0 dBm 5 GHz band: 12.1 dBm Authentication: Open system, WPA2-PSK
GPSn/a
Total Custom Settings42
Menus
Supported LanguagesEnglish French Portuguese (Brazil) Spanish The languages available vary with the country or region in which the camera was originally purchased
Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time SettingsYes
World Time SettingYes
Power
Battery / BatteriesOne EN-EL25 rechargeable Li-ion battery
Battery Life (shots per charge)300 shot per charge Approx. 75 minutes of movie recording
AC AdapterEH-73P charging AC Adapter
Battery ChargerMH-32 Battery Charger
Miscellaneous
Weight (g) (body only)*1Approx. 14.0 oz. (395 g) camera body only
Length x height x width (mm) (body only)*Approx. 5.0 x 3.7 x 2.4 in. (126.5 x 93.5 x 60 mm)
Tripod Socket1/4 in. (ISO 1222)
4K UHDYes
WiFiYes
BluetoothYes

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