Incredibly compact, lightweight mirrorless camera packed with power, that lets you show your creativity in amazing images

Small in size but big in image quality, the Nikon Z 50 unleashes your unique creativity from day one. Combining the unrivaled potential of the Z-mount system with simple, well-thought-out camera operation, it helps you find new enjoyment in making stunning images just as you envision them - day or night. What's more, you can transfer your photos and videos immediately to your smart devices via the SnapBridge application, for easy sharing online. Get ready to capture the world in a way that you can only express with the Z 50..

• Overview
• Specifications

• A bigger mount. What a bright idea.

  Z 50 is designed around Nikon’s revolutionary Z mount, the widest lens mount of any comparable camera system. A wider mount means more light, and more light means more of everything good—sharpness, contrast, focusing speed, low light performance and image quality.

  It’s your story. Tell it beautifully.

  4K Ultra HD and time-lapse, 1080p slow-motion, filters, effects and so much more.

  Edit videos on the fly. 

  Shoot a clip, trim it right in the camera, send it to your phone and post it without missing a beat.¹

  Life’s more fun in slow motion.

  Turn an ordinary moment into an epic 120 FPS slow motion 1080p Full HD video, great for bending time, speed ramping and more.

  Little but fierce.

  Slim, sleek, rugged design for every adventure.

  The power of Z, only smaller.

  Z 50 delivers the award-winning performance of Z series in the smallest interchangeable lens DX-format camera ever.²

  Have camera, will travel.

  Z 50’s strong, durable magnesium alloy construction makes it tough enough to take just about anywhere without fear. No need to baby this baby.

  Your ’gram is going to LOVE it.

  From camera to your followers in a snap.

  Works with your smartphone.

  Built-in Wi-Fi^® and Bluetooth make sharing a snap. Install Nikon’s SnapBridge app, and your Apple^® or Android™-powered phone becomes a powerful accessory for Z 50. Easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to your phone, and even use your phone as a remote monitor to see what Z 50 sees, adjust camera settings, take pictures and record video.

  Shines in low light.

  With a 20.9MP DX CMOS sensor, a robust EXPEED 6 engine and the light-gathering advantages of the wider Z mount, photos and videos shot in low light look clean and professional.

  See for your selfie.

  Flip down the LCD screen to activate Self Portrait Mode—perfect for taking selfies and for vlogging.

  Eye catching in so many ways.

  When shooting photos, Z 50’s outstanding autofocus system can lock onto your subject’s eye and keep focus there, even when they’re in motion, for beautifully focused portraits.

  Creative filters and effects.

  Get creative with unique mood-setting filters and effects. Z 50 includes 20 high quality Creative Picture Controls and 10 Special Effects, all of which can be previewed in real-time and applied to both photos and videos.

  Silence is golden.

  When you need to be a fly on the wall—capturing intimate moments, candid portraits, wildlife, music and more—turn on Silent Photography Mode and shoot in complete silence.

  Chic ergonomic.

  Form and function in complete harmony.

  Comfortable viewing

  Electronic Viewfinder is slightly extended for a more comfortable glare-free fit against your eye.

  Smart controls

  Extreme attention was paid to the placement of each button and dial for comfortable, efficient handling.

  High-end feel

  You can feel the quality. Well balanced, deep grip, magnesium alloy construction...sturdy in every way.

  Oh, what a viewfinder.

  Feast your eyes on Z 50’s stunning high-resolution Electronic Viewfinder (EVF). It activates when you bring the camera to your eye, and it shows you exactly how your photos and videos will look—preview Creative Picture Modes, filters, effects and camera settings in real time.

  A touch of genius.

  Swipe through photos and videos, touch to focus, navigate camera menus as easily as using a smartphone with Z 50’s large high-resolution touchscreen.

  Z mount. One size
  fits all.

  Your lens collection can grow with your creative aspirations. Z 50 works with all the cutting-edge NIKKOR Z lenses and approx. 360 compatible DSLR lenses (with the optional Mount Adapter FTZ).

  Your camera, your style.

  Customize your Z 50 to match your one-of-a-kind style with one of four newly designed camera bags.

  ^± Wi-Fi Compatibility

  This camera’s built-in Wi-Fi^® capability can only be used with a compatible iPhone^®, iPad^®, and/or iPod touch^® or smart devices running on the Android^™ operating system. The Nikon SnapBridge application must be installed on the device before it can be used with this camera.

  Using the SnapBridge App
  System Requirements
  Android 6.0, 6.0.1 or later, 7.0 or later, 8.0 or later, 9.0 or later, 10
  iOS 11.4, iOS 12.4
  A device with Bluetooth 4.0 or later (i.e., a device that supports Bluetooth Smart Ready/Low Energy) is required.
  
  Updating to Version 2.6.1
  Images downloaded to the smart device with version 1.x will no longer be displayed in the Gallery after you upgrade to version 2, but can be viewed in the “Photos” app provided with the smart device.
  
  Make sure your camera's firmware is updated to the current.
  Compatible cameras:
  D500, D7500, D5600, D3500, D3400, D780, D850
  Z 50, Z 7, Z 6
  COOLPIX W150, A1000, A900, A300, B700, B600, B500, P950, P1000, W100, W300
  KeyMission 80
  
  Compatible devices are those capable of acquiring location information and those that support BLE (iPhone® 5S and later, iPad® 5th Generation and later, iPhone X or later).
  There is no guarantee this app will run on all devices.

• Body type
  Body type	SLR-style mirrorless
  Sensor
  Max resolution	5568 x 3712
  Image ratio w:h	1:1, 3:2, 16:9
  Effective pixels	21 megapixels
  Sensor photo detectors	22 megapixels
  Sensor size	APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm)
  Sensor type	CMOS
  Processor	Expeed 6
  Image
  ISO	Auto, 100-51200 (expands to 204,800)
  Boosted ISO (maximum)	204800
  Custom white balance	Yes
  Image stabilization	No
  Uncompressed format	RAW
  JPEG quality levels	Fine, normal, basic
  Optics & Focus
  Autofocus	Contrast Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View
  Manual focus	Yes
  Number of focus points	209
  Lens mount	Nikon Z
  Focal length multiplier	1.5×
  Screen / viewfinder
  Articulated LCD	Tilting
  Screen size	3.2″
  Screen dots	1,040,000
  Touch screen	Yes
  Screen type	TFT LCD
  Live view	Yes
  Viewfinder type	Electronic
  Viewfinder coverage	100%
  Viewfinder magnification	1.02× (0.68× 35mm equiv.)
  Viewfinder resolution	2,360,000
  Photography features
  Minimum shutter speed	30 sec
  Maximum shutter speed	1/4000 sec
  Aperture priority	Yes
  Shutter priority	Yes
  Manual exposure mode	Yes
  Subject / scene modes	Yes
  Built-in flash	Yes
  Flash range	7.00 m (at ISO 100)
  External flash	Yes (via hot shoe)
  Continuous drive	11.0 fps
  Self-timer	Yes
  Metering modes	Multi Center-weighted Highlight-weighted Spot
  Exposure compensation	±5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
  AE Bracketing	±5 (2, 3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV steps)
  WB Bracketing	Yes
  Videography features
  Format	MPEG-4, H.264
  Modes	3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
  Microphone	Stereo
  Speaker	Mono
  Storage
  Storage types	SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
  Connectivity
  USB	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
  USB charging	Yes
  HDMI	Yes (micro HDMI)
  Microphone port	Yes
  Headphone port	No
  Wireless	Built-In
  Wireless notes	802.11ac + Bluetooth
  Remote control	Yes (via smartphone)
  Physical
  Environmentally sealed	Yes
  Battery	Battery Pack
  Battery description	EN-EL25 lithium-ion battery & charger
  Battery Life (CIPA)	320
  Weight (inc. batteries)	450 g (0.99 lb / 15.87 oz)
  Dimensions	127 x 94 x 60 mm (5 x 3.7 x 2.36″)
  Other features
  Orientation sensor	Yes
  Timelapse recording	Yes
  GPS	None