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Nikon Z30 vs Nikon Z50 II
The Nikon Z30 and the Nikon Z50 II side by side, computed from this guide's catalogue.
Which to pick
Pick the Nikon Z30 if you want a lighter body (350 g against 550 g). Pick the Nikon Z50 II if you want a newer model (2024 against 2022), which usually means better autofocus and video.
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Specs side by side
| Spec | Nikon Z30 | Nikon Z50 II |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Nikon | Nikon |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
| Sensor | APS-C, 23.5 x 15.6 mm | APS-C, 23.5 x 15.6 mm |
| Crop factor | 1.5× | 1.5× |
| Resolution | 20.9 MP | 20.9 MP |
| Stabilisation | none | none |
| Announced | 2022 | 2024 |
| Type | mirrorless camera | mirrorless camera |
| Weight | 350 glighter | 550 g |
| Lenses in this guide | 233 for its sensor | 233 for its sensor |
Sensor size
Crop factors: Nikon Z30 1.5×, Nikon Z50 II 1.5×.
What a 50mm frames like
Both have the same sensor size, so a 50mm lens frames the same on each: like 75mm on full frame.
Lenses
Both take Nikon Z lenses, so a lens bought for one works on the other: 233 lenses in this guide cover both sensors.
The Nikon Z30: 233 Nikon Z lenses in this guide cover its sensor. The Nikon Z50 II: 233 Nikon Z lenses in this guide cover its sensor.