Unlike its full-frame siblings, the Nikon Z50 lacks any physical form of dust reduction for its sensor, instead relying on the ability to capture a dust-off reference photo which can then be used to remove dust from your images automatically in software for as long as the dust particles predominantly remain in the same locations. (That suggests a pixel size much closer to that of the latter.) Total resolution is about 21.51 megapixels, as compared to 25.28 megapixels for the Z6, and 46.89 megapixels for the Z7. We're told that the sensor is an evolution of those in the earlier Nikon D500 and D7500 DSLRs, and it has an effective resolution of around 20.9 megapixels, as compared to 24.5 megapixels for the Z6, and 45.7 megapixels for the Z7. Sensor dimensions are 23.5 x 15.7mm, as compared to 35.9 x 23.9mm for the FX-format cameras. In place of the full-frame sensors of the earlier cameras - or the FX-format sensor, in Nikon parlance - there is instead a brand-new sub-frame, APS-C sized sensor, also known as a DX-format chip. Obviously, the most significant difference between the Nikon Z50 and the Z6 / Z7 is its smaller image sensor. A brand-new ~21 megapixel sensor derived from those in the D500 and D7500 There's also no longer a top-deck status display, and the mode dial has had to jump across to the camera's right shoulder, as there's no longer room to the left of the electronic viewfinder hump. In some cases, though, soft buttons on the right edge of the touch-screen LCD monitor make up for these removals. The smaller body does mean that there's less room for dedicated controls, however, and so some of the rear-panel controls found on the Z6 and Z7 - most notably the joystick - have had to be removed. And although we don't yet have a figure fully loaded and ready to shoot, body-only weight has fallen by about 6.7 ounces or almost one-third, as compared to the Z6 and Z7, for a final figure of just 14 ounces.Īlthough the Z50 is not weather-sealed to the same degree as its full-frame brethren, it's still sufficiently weather-sealed to handle some rain. The brand-new, magnesium-alloy body of the Z50 is a full third of an inch smaller on every axis, as compared to the full-frame models. (And those were already fairly compact cameras, mind you.) No question about it: The switch to a sub-frame image sensor as well as all the other ancillary changes in the Nikon Z50 have together allowed for a really significant reduction in size and weight compared to the full-frame Z6 and Z7. With introductions and our video walkthrough out of the way, let's roll up our sleeves for a deeper dive on the Nikon Z50, and some comparisons with its full-frame siblings. You'll find a hands-on tour of the latest Z-series model and our early thoughts in the video below! A brand-new body that's significantly more compact and lightweight We've already been hands-on with the Z50, and given that Nikon is aiming this camera at the YouTube crowd in particular, it seems appropriate that we kick things off with some video content ourselves. Video walkthrough: Hands-on with the Nikon Z50 In fact, it will arrive in time for the 2019 holiday season at below the magic thousand dollar mark, even with a stabilized kit lens being included in the product bundle. The final result of all of these changes is a camera which will come in at less than half the cost of its full-frame siblings. There's a switch to in-lens image stabilization in place of in-body sensor-shift stabilization, a smaller, lower-resolution viewfinder, a lower-res LCD panel on the rear, a slower maximum shutter speed and a rethinking of connectivity. Further changes are aimed at helping to pare down both the size and cost, simultaneously improving portability and reducing the impact on your wallet. There's also a more broadly-available SD card slot on which to store your creations, in place of the higher-speed XQD cards used by its siblings. (And, says its maker, especially for a generation of content creators shooting video for the likes of YouTube.) As well as its sub-frame sensor, the 20.9-megapixel Z50 is a good bit smaller and lighter than the earlier models, and adds a selfie-friendly articulation mechanism for the rear-panel LCD monitor, as well as a consumer-friendly popup flash strobe on the top deck. The Nikon Z50 shares the exact same lens mount as its full-frame siblings, but differs quite a bit in other ways which will make it more approachable for consumers.
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