The new Nikon Z50 mirrorless camera is the smallest interchangeable-lens DX-format camera Nikon offers, and as you can probably tell, I liked it a lot. It’s small and rugged with surprisingly high build quality for the price, and its thin, sleek design is very attractive.

“The Z 50 lets you trim video in-camera and share it wirelessly to your phone, making it perfect for the influencer on the go.”

Weather-sealed; ergonomic design; Excellent image quality; 11 fps burst speed; Wireless video transfers

Autofocus struggles in low light; Few native DX lenses at launch

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.

Travel and everyday photography.

Landscapes and high resolution imagery; Team sports.

The Z50 is a good debut for Nikon’s Z mount APS-C mirrorless system. Unfortunately, it’s entering a very competitive market and faces some strong competition, particularly Fujifilm’s X-T30.

Great handling; compact size; Good EVF; Sharp 4K video; Decent performance and autofocus

Lowest resolution in its category; Single UHS-I card; Limited lens choices

Amazing capabilities in a compact package! Light and durable, crystal clear imaging with dead-on auto focusing. Will spend more time exploring and discovering the endless possibilities of this big move from the old school Nikon F & D era to the next generation Z, it's a one giant step!

Nikon's Z series goes from strength to strength. Michael Topham offers his verdict on the Nikon's first APS-C mirrorless camera

Nikon is introducing the new Nikon Z50 (Z 50) and with it a new range of APS-C sensor mirrorless cameras and lenses, with Nikon proclaiming the Z50 as a new "era" for Nikon. Using the same Z-mount as the Nikon Z6 and Z7, the system can use existing full-frame Z-mount lenses, as well as the new DX...

Excellent ergonomics and handling; Excellent image quality and noise performance; New DX Z-Mount lenses perform well; Compact camera body; Clear logical menu system (more advanced section is colour coded; Fast continuous shooting; 4K UHD video with multiple options

Limited APS-C Z mount lenses so far; Doesn't feature in-camera image stabilisation; MicroUSB socket

It's light, small, comfortable to carry and to handle, extremely intuitive and ergonomic. Once setup with BBF, it is actually more convenient to use than my similarly setup DSLRs. High ISO is surprisingly good; but don't expect to be able to take quality indoor Futsol photos at highest auto settings...

First, this is mis-advertised as, inter alia, for "beginners" - this is the best camera I have ever used, & I buy the best camera for my needs I have had this for only two days - testing it against my best DSLR, the D500, & it equals it for resolution, so the D500, at twice the weight, is for...

Great Features; Great Picture Quality; Lightweight; Silent mode for wildlife

Nikon Z50 is the mirrorless camera for the masses, sporting an APS-C sensor and ‘influencer' friendly credentia...

Compact size and handling; 4K video; 11fps continuous shooting; Super-slim 'pancake' kit lens

Single UHS I card slot; 300-shot battery life; Awkward flip-under selfie screen