Nikon Z50II + nikkor Z DX 16-50 VR (SKU N-VOA150K001)

Show off your creativity with high-quality images, film-style looks, smart automatic modes, and simple sharing. The Z50 II is a small, lightweight, interchangeable-lens camera that’s easy to use yet packed with advanced features taken from Nikon’s professional mirrorless line, including multi subject-recognition autofocus, high-speed continuous shooting, and 4K video.

Easy Color Presets

Choose your look with 31 built-in color profiles, accessible instantly at the press of a button.

Automatic and Effortless

Intelligent auto modes analyze the scene and choose appropriate settings for you, including exposure and focus, so you can focus on composition.

Beyond Your Phone

Enjoy richer colors, lower noise, and more detail in portraits, landscapes, and everyday shots—even in low light—thanks to a larger DX-format sensor.

Quick Sharing

Send photos and videos to your compatible smart device within seconds using the free Nikon SnapBridge app.

Carry-Everywhere Convenience

The camera is compact and lightweight enough to slip into a small bag and take with you anywhere.

Photos

Beautiful Image Quality

Capture realistic colors and fine detail from morning to night with the 20.9-megapixel DX-format (APS-C) sensor, which is several times larger than a typical smartphone sensor.

Creative Color Presets

Press the Picture Control button to choose from 31 built-in Picture Control presets designed to give your photos and videos a distinctive look.

Custom Looks and Cloud Picture Controls

Create and save your own Picture Control presets, or download unique Cloud Picture Controls directly to your Z50 II from Nikon Imaging Cloud. See how they look in real time while you shoot and explore new creative styles.

Portrait Features

Use straightforward tools such as Skin Softening, Portrait Impression Balance, and face and eye-detection autofocus for both people and animals. Combine these with natural-looking, softly blurred backgrounds for expressive portraits.

Low-Light Performance

Maintain impressive detail and sharpness after dark thanks to a very high maximum ISO sensitivity of 51,200 and advanced noise reduction.

Built-In Flash

Use the built-in flash for well-balanced photos indoors and at night. Night Portrait mode combines long exposure with flash to create natural-looking flash portraits with ambient background detail.

Performance

Capture Fast Action

Shoot bursts at up to 30 frames per second and make use of advanced options such as Pre-Release Capture¹ and multi-subject detection autofocus with 3D tracking. All of this is enabled by Nikon’s latest high-performance image processing engine.

Confident Autofocus

The Z50 II can automatically recognize and track nine different subject types, including people, dogs, cats, birds, and vehicles. Dedicated [bird] and [airplane] AF modes help improve accuracy when photographing these specific subjects.

Operation

Easy, Immersive Handling

• Auto Mode
  Automatically evaluates the scene and chooses the most suitable settings for you.

• Scene Modes
  Select from 16 scene modes designed to make it easy to capture great photos of a variety of subjects, including portraits, pets, night landscapes, and food.

• Electronic Viewfinder
  A bright electronic viewfinder offers an immersive view for both photos and video. The low-profile eyepiece is designed so it does not snag on bags or clothing.

• Versatile Touchscreen
  Use the vari-angle touchscreen to frame photos, videos, and selfies from almost any angle. Tap to set focus, adjust brightness, or zoom into images during playback.

• Custom Controls
  Assign your favorite functions to the Fn1 and Fn2 buttons for quick access while shooting.

• Convenient Long Exposures
  Connect the optional MC-DC3 wired remote release to the Z50 II’s headphone/remote port for shake-free long exposures when shooting self-portraits, close-ups, or night scenes.

SnapBridge App

Transfer photos and short video clips wirelessly to a compatible phone or tablet and use your smart device as a remote release with live view.

Video

Flexible Storytelling Tools

Record engaging video with user-friendly features such as smooth handheld footage, advanced autofocus, in-camera slow motion, and flexible options for color grading in post-production.

High-Quality Recording

Capture detailed video with 4K/60p and 4K UHD/30p, plus Full HD at 120p for smooth slow-motion playback.

Stabilized Handheld Shooting

Use optical Vibration Reduction² in supported NIKKOR lenses or enable built-in electronic stabilization³ to reduce camera shake when shooting handheld.

Ready for Color Grading

Record footage suitable for advanced color work and use free professional LUTs developed for N-Log⁴ in cooperation with RED, giving you cinematic grading options in post.

Streaming and Webcam Use

Connect the Z50 II to a smartphone or computer through its UVC/UAC-compliant USB port and use it as a high-quality webcam for live streaming or video calls⁵.

Product Review Mode

While filming, simply hold a product in front of the camera and the Z50 II will automatically shift focus to keep the product sharp—ideal for review or demonstration videos.

Video Self-Timer

Set the video record button to start recording after a two- or ten-second countdown so you have time to get into position before filming begins.

Lens System

A System That Can Grow With You

Expand what you can do with your Z50 II using more than 40 NIKKOR Z lenses, designed to perform well for both photos and video. Cover everything from wide, sharp landscapes to detailed wildlife shots and refined portraits.

Nikon Imaging Cloud

Expanded Creativity and Connectivity

Nikon Imaging Cloud is a free cloud service that enhances the capabilities and connectivity of your Z50 II.

• Imaging Recipes
  Explore new styles and ideas, then download Cloud Picture Control presets directly to your camera.

• Photo Transfer
  Automatically upload full-resolution image files from the Z50 II straight to your preferred cloud storage services⁶.

• Firmware Updates
  Keep your camera updated with new features and improvements delivered directly from the cloud⁷.

¹ C15 and C30 are JPEG-only electronic shutter modes. Rolling shutter distortion may occur depending on subject and shooting conditions.
² Vibration Reduction is available with selected DX and FX-format NIKKOR lenses.
³ When electronic VR is activated, the angle of view becomes equivalent to 1.25× the focal length of the lens.
⁴ N-Log is available when recording in H.265 10-bit (MOV) format.
⁵ Additional software or drivers may be required depending on the device and operating system.
⁶ Nikon Imaging Cloud provides free unlimited storage for up to 30 days.
⁷ Automatic updates must be enabled, and the camera must be switched off, connected to Wi-Fi, and in USB power delivery mode.

LCD, video, and gallery images are for illustration only.

Package Includes

• Nikon Z50 II camera body

• EN-EL25a rechargeable lithium-ion battery

• AN-DC29 mirrorless camera strap

• UC-E25 USB cable

• BF-N1 body cap

• NIKKOR Z DX 16–50mm f/3.5–6.3 VR lens

• LF-N1 rear lens cap

• LC-46B 46 mm snap-on front lens cap

Specifications (Nikon Z50 II)

Camera Type and Mount

• Camera type: Digital camera with interchangeable lenses

• Lens mount: Nikon Z mount

Image Sensor

• Effective pixels: 20.9 million

• Total pixels: 21.51 million

• Sensor size: 15.7 × 23.5 mm

• Format: DX (APS-C)

• Sensor type: CMOS

• Dust-reduction system: Yes

• Dust-off reference photo: Yes

Image Area and Resolution

• DX-format:

  • Large (L): 5568 × 3712

  • Medium (M): 4176 × 2784

  • Small (S): 2784 × 1856

• 1:1 (16 × 16):

  • L: 3712 × 3712

  • M: 2784 × 2784

  • S: 1856 × 1856

• 1:1 (24 × 24):

  • L: 3712 × 3712

  • M: 2784 × 2784

  • S: 1856 × 1856

• 16:9 (36 × 20):

  • L: 5568 × 3128

  • M: 4176 × 2344

  • S: 2784 × 1560

File System and Storage

• Still image formats:

  • NEF (RAW), 14-bit, with lossless and high-efficiency options

  • JPEG, baseline-compliant, fine/normal/basic compression

  • HEIF, with fine/normal/basic compression

  • NEF + JPEG and NEF + HEIF dual recording

• Storage media: SD, SDHC (UHS-II), SDXC (UHS-II)

• Card slot: 1

Viewfinder

• Type: 0.39" (1.0 cm) OLED electronic viewfinder, approx. 2.36M dots (XGA)

• Coverage: Approx. 100% horizontally and vertically

• Magnification: Approx. 1.02× (50 mm lens at infinity, –1.0 m⁻¹)

• Eyepoint: 19.5 mm (–1.0 m⁻¹ from rear of eyepiece lens)

• Diopter adjustment: –3 to +3 m⁻¹

• Eye sensor: Automatically switches between viewfinder and monitor

Lens Compatibility

• Depth-of-field control: Supported

• Compatible lenses:

  • Z-mount NIKKOR lenses

  • F-mount NIKKOR lenses with an appropriate mount adapter (restrictions may apply)

Shutter

• Type: Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter, electronic front-curtain shutter, and full electronic shutter

• Speeds: 1/4000 to 30 s (in 1/3, 1/2, or 1 EV steps), extendable to 900 s in M; Bulb and Time modes

• Fastest shutter speed: 1/4000 s

• Slowest shutter speed: 900 s

• Flash sync speed: 1/250 or 1/200 s or slower (guide number reduces slightly at 1/200–1/250 s); auto FP high-speed sync supported up to 1/4000 s

• Bulb setting: Yes

• Shutter release modes: Single frame, Continuous L, Continuous H, Continuous high-speed (extended), High-speed frame capture with Pre-Release Capture, Self-timer

Continuous Shooting

• Frame advance rates:

  • Continuous low: approx. 1–5 fps

  • Continuous high: approx. 5.6 fps (up to approx. 9.7 fps in silent mode with some settings)

  • Continuous high (extended): approx. 11 fps (up to approx. 15 fps in silent mode)

  • High-speed frame capture C15: approx. 15 fps

  • High-speed frame capture C30: approx. 30 fps

• Top continuous shooting speed at full resolution: 11 fps

• Self-timer options: 2, 5, 10, or 20 seconds, with 1–9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds

• Silent shooting: Supported

Exposure and Metering

• Metering system: TTL metering using the image sensor

• Metering modes: Matrix, Center-weighted, Spot, Highlight-weighted

• Metering range: –4 to +17 EV (ISO 100, f/2.0 lens, 20 °C)

• Exposure modes: Auto, Programmed auto (P) with flexible program, Shutter-priority (S), Aperture-priority (A), Manual (M)

• Scene modes: Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close up, Night portrait, Night landscape, Party/indoor, Beach/snow, Sunset, Dusk/dawn, Pet portrait, Candlelight, Blossom, Autumn colors, Food

• Exposure compensation: –5 to +5 EV (1/3 or 1/2 EV steps)

• Exposure bracketing: Yes

• Exposure lock: Brightness locked at metered value

Picture Control and Dynamic Range

• Picture Control settings: Auto, Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome variants, Portrait, Rich Tone Portrait, Landscape, Flat, plus Creative Picture Controls such as Dream, Morning, Pop, Sunday, Somber, Dramatic, Silence, Bleached, Melancholic, Pure, Denim, Toy, Sepia, Blue, Red, Pink, Charcoal, Graphite, Binary, and Carbon. Custom Picture Controls can be stored.

• Note: When HLG is selected for tone mode during still shooting, Picture Control options are limited to Standard, Monochrome, and Flat.

• Multiple exposure: Add, Average, Lighten, Darken

• HDR overlay: Supported

• Flicker reduction (photo): Standard and high-frequency options

ISO and Noise Control

• ISO sensitivity: ISO 100–51200 in 1/3 and 1 EV steps, expandable up to ISO 204800 equivalent; Auto ISO available

• Note: When HLG is selected for tone mode, ISO is limited to 400–51200.

• Long exposure noise reduction: Yes

• High ISO noise reduction: Yes

• Active D-Lighting: Auto, Extra high, High, Normal, Low, Off (with bracketing available)

Autofocus

• AF system: Hybrid phase-detection/contrast-detection with AF assist

• Detection range: –9 to +19 EV (photo mode, AF-S, ISO 100, 20 °C, f/1.2 lens)

• Lens servo: AF (AF-S, AF-C, AF-A in photo, AF-F in video) or MF with predictive tracking

• Focus points:

  • 209 points (single-point AF)

  • 231 points (auto-area AF)

• AF-area modes: Pinpoint, Single-point, Dynamic-area (S/M/L), Wide-area AF (S/L/C1/C2), Auto-area AF, 3D-tracking (photo), Subject-tracking AF (video)

• Focus lock: Via half-press of the shutter button (AF-S) or AE-L/AF-L button

• Maximum autofocus areas/points: 231

• Vibration reduction: Lens-based VR with compatible VR lenses

Flash

• Built-in flash: Yes

• Flash bracketing: Yes

• X-sync speed: 1/250 or 1/200 s or slower; auto FP high-speed sync up to 1/4000 s

• Flash control: i-TTL through-the-lens flash control; balanced fill-flash with matrix, center-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering; standard i-TTL with spot metering

• Flash modes: Fill flash, Red-eye reduction, Slow sync, Slow sync with red-eye, Rear-curtain sync, Auto combinations, Flash off

• Flash compensation: –3 to +1 EV (1/3 or 1/2 EV steps)

• Flash-ready indicator: Lights when fully charged; blinks if underexposure occurs at full output

• Accessory shoe: ISO 518 hot shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock

• CLS support: i-TTL flash control, optical Advanced Wireless Lighting, FV lock, Color Information Communication, Auto FP high-speed sync

White Balance

• Modes: Auto (three types), Color temperature selection (2500–10000 K), Cloudy, Direct sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent (three types), Incandescent, Natural light auto, Preset manual (up to six stored values), Shade

• White balance bracketing: Yes

Movie Functions

• Metering: TTL via the image sensor

• Maximum recording time: Approx. 125 minutes

• File formats: MOV, MP4

• Compression: H.265/HEVC (8- or 10-bit) or H.264/AVC (8-bit)

• Audio recording format: Linear PCM (MOV, 48 kHz/24-bit) or AAC (MP4, 48 kHz/16-bit)

• 4K UHD: Supported

• Full HD (1080p): Supported

• Slow motion: Supported

• Audio: Built-in stereo mic or external mic; adjustable sensitivity, attenuator, frequency response options, and wind noise reduction

• Movie ISO (Mode M): ISO 100–25600 in 1/6, 1/3, or 1 EV steps; Auto ISO 100–25600 with upper limit. Restrictions apply when using HLG or N-Log.

• Movie ISO (Modes P/S/A/Scene): Auto ISO 100–25600 with selectable upper limit

• Active D-Lighting (video): Extra high, High, Normal, Low, Off

• Additional video tools: Time code, electronic VR, HDMI output, focus peaking, zebra highlight display, time-lapse movie, autofocus for video, N-Log and HDR (HLG) video, waveform display, red REC frame indicator, extended shutter speeds in M and S, on-screen video info via i-menu, Hi-Res Zoom

Monitor

• Size: 3.2" diagonal

• Resolution: approx. 1.04M dots

• Type: Vari-angle TFT touchscreen LCD

• Touchscreen: Yes

• Viewing angle: Approx. 170°

• Adjustments: Color balance and 13-step brightness control

• Virtual horizon: Built-in camera-level indicator

Playback and Editing

• Playback options: Full-frame and thumbnails (4, 9, or 72 images), zoom, cropping, histogram, highlight warnings, video playback, information display, auto rotation, rating, voice memos, IPTC info embedding and display, slideshows, filtered playback, jump to first shot in a series, series playback, saving consecutive frames, motion blend

• In-camera editing: RAW processing, trim, resize, D-Lighting, straighten, distortion correction, perspective correction, monochrome conversion, overlay, lighten/darken blending, motion blend

• Comments and voice memos: Supported

Connectivity and Menus

• Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac (region dependent), 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, WPA2-PSK and WPA3-SAE security

• Wireless PC transfer: Supported

• Bluetooth: Version 5.0, with standard and Low Energy modes

• Smart device app: SnapBridge

• Camera settings save/load: Supported

• Supported menu languages: English, Spanish, French, Portuguese

• Date, time, and daylight savings: Supported

• World time: Supported

• Webcam Utility compatibility: Yes

Power and Physical

• Battery: EN-EL25a rechargeable Li-ion (EN-EL25 also compatible, but with fewer shots per charge)

• Battery life (approximate):

  • Photo mode, single frame:

    • Viewfinder only, power saving ON: approx. 250 shots

    • Viewfinder only, power saving OFF: approx. 230 shots

    • Monitor only, power saving ON: approx. 270 shots

    • Monitor only, power saving OFF: approx. 250 shots

  • Video mode: approx. 60 minutes (viewfinder or monitor only)

• AC adapter: EH-8P (optional), used with the supplied UC-E25 USB cable

• Battery charger: MH-32 (optional)

• Tripod socket: 0.635 cm (1/4", ISO 1222)

• Dimensions (W × H × D): approx. 127 × 96.8 × 66.5 mm (5 × 3.9 × 2.7")

• Weight: approx. 495 g (17.46 oz)

• Operating environment: 0–40 °C (32–104 °F), humidity below 85% (no condensation)