DPReview Published Nikon Z50 Review (85% Overall Score)
DPReview completed their full in-depth review for the Nikon Z50 mirrorless camera, and the new Nikon Z50 achieved an impressive 85% overall score and Silver Award from the experts at DPReview.
Nikon Z50 Key Features:
- 20.9MP DX-Format CMOS Sensor
- EXPEED 6 Image Processor
- UHD 4K and Full HD Video Recording
- 2.36m-Dot OLED Electronic Viewfinder
- Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
- 209-Point Hybrid Autofocus
- Native ISO 100–51,200
- Eye Detection Autofocus
- Flip-Under LCD
- Organic EL Electronic Viewfinder
- 11 FPS Full Resoution Stills
- 120 FPS Slow Motion Video
What we like:
- Very good image quality
- Excellent dynamic range
- Good video quality
- Comfortable, well-placed controls
- Plenty of customization
- Rapid stills/video switching
- USB charging
- Fairly simple Wi-Fi image transfer
- Many functions have good explanatory text if you press the ‘?’ button
What we don’t like:
- AF Tracking will occasionally drift off the intended subject
- Autofocus features seem poorly integrated and slower to operate
- Lens availability / reliance on adapted lenses may be limiting
- Middling battery life
- No touchpad control of AF point with camera to your eye
- Lack of in-body stabilization may be limiting, especially for video
Conclusion from DPReview:
The Z50 is a capable and comfortable camera to use, for a wide range of photography. The autofocus system is a little more awkward than it needs to be, but generally it’s a hugely competitive camera. If the lenses you want to use exist, it should be on your list of cameras to consider.
Nikon Z50 body: $856.95 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.
Nikon Z50 with 16-50mm Lens: $996.95 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.
$150 off on Nikon Z50 with 16-50mm and 50-250mm Lenses: $1,196.95 at Amazon, B&H,Adorama.