- APS-C 369.0mm2
- 20.9 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 51,200
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
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General | ||
Model Number: | Z50 | M10-R |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | Rangefinder |
Currently Manufactured: | Yes | Yes |
Retail Price: | $999.95 | $8295.00 |
Street Price: | $790.28 | |
Date Available: | 2019-11-15 | 2020-07-31 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
18.8 oz
(533 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
23.3 oz
(660 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
5.0 x
3.7 x
2.4 in. (127 x 94 x 60 mm) |
5.5 x
3.1 x
1.5 in. (139 x 80 x 39 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | ||
Effective Megapixels: | 20.9 | 41.0 |
Sensor Format: | APS-C | 35mm |
Sensor size: | 368.95mm2 (23.50mm x 15.70mm) | 864mm2 (36.00mm x 24.00mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.22 microns | 6.58 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | 1.0x |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | None | None |
Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | Yes | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | ||
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | ||
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | ||
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | ||
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
5568 x 3712
(20.7 MP,
3:2), 4176 x 2784 (11.6 MP, 3:2), 2784 x 1856 (5.2 MP, 3:2), 5568 x 3128 (17.4 MP, 16:9), 4176 x 2344 (9.8 MP, 16:9), 2784 x 1560 (4.3 MP, 16:9), 3712 x 3712 (13.8 MP, 1:1), 2784 x 2784 (7.8 MP, 1:1), 1856 x 1856 (3.4 MP, 1:1) |
7864 x 5200
(40.9 MP,
Other), 7840 x 5184 (40.6 MP, Other), 5472 x 3648 (20.0 MP, 3:2), 2976 x 1984 (5.9 MP, 3:2) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.31), .NEF (RAW), 12 or 14 bit; RAW+JPEG | JPEG, .DNG RAW (14-bit, lossless compressed), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 11.0 | n/a |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | No |
Movie Resolution: |
3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p)
1920x1080 (120p/100p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) |
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Movie File Format: | MOV, MP4 (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM, AAC) | |
Composite Video Out: | No | No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | n/a |
HD Video Out: | Yes | No |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Nikon Z | Leica M bayonet |
Lens: | Nikon Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | n/a |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 24 - 75mm | |
Focal Length (actual): | 16 - 50mm | |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.10x | |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 (wide) / f/6.3 (tele) - f/16 | Varies with lens used |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | |
Normal Focus Range: |
20 cm to Infinity 7.9 in to Infinity |
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Macro Focus Range: | ||
Filter Thread: | 46.0mm | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | No |
Digital Zoom: | No | No |
Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | n/a |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | No |
Auto Focus Type: | Hybrid Phase/Contrast Detect AF with 209 PDAF points; Pinpoint, Single-Point, Dynamic-area AF, Wide-area AF (S/L), Auto-area AF; Face and Eye-detect AF | N/A (Manual focus with OVF/Live View with magnification, focus peaking) |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | n/a |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | EVF / LCD | Optical / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | EVF: 2.36M-dot XGA OLED, 100% coverage, 1.02x magnification, 20mm eyepoint, -3 to +3 diopter, eye sensor | Non-TTL bright-line frame rangefinder w/ automatic parallax compensation, 0.73x magnification; Optional Visoflex Electronic Viewfinder |
Focus Peaking: | Yes | Yes |
EVF Resolution: | 2,360,000 dots | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.68x | |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 1.02x | |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.2 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 1,036,800 dots (345,600 px) | 1,036,800 dots |
Touchscreen: | Yes | Yes |
Articulating Screen: | Yes | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | Yes | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | ||
Top Deck Display: | No | No |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 51200 | 50000 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
ISO Settings: | Auto, ISO 100 - 51200, expandable to 204,800 | Auto, ISO 100 to 50,000 in 1/3 EV steps from ISO 200 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto (2 types), Cloudy, Shade, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent (7 types), Incandescent, Kelvin Color Temperature (2,500K-10,000K), Preset manual; Fine tuning available. | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shadow, Tungsten, Fluorescent warm, Fluorescent cool, Flash, Color Temperature Setting (2000-13100K), Manual |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 960 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | Matrix metering; Center-weighted (weight of approximately 75% given to 8mm circle in center of frame or weighting can be based on average of entire frame; Spot: meters circle with diameter of about 3.5mm (about 2.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point; Highlight-weighted | OVF: TTL Center-weighted with working aperture; Live view: TTL Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | No |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | No |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Custom: U1, U2; Scene Modes: Autumn Colors, Beach / Snow, Blossom, Candlelight, Child, Close-up, Dusk / Dawn, Food, Landscape, Night Landscape, Night Portrait, Party / Indoor, Pet Portrait, Portrait, Sports, Sunset; Special Effects: Night Vision, Super Vivid, Pop, Photo Illustration, Toy Camera Effect, Miniature Effect, Selective Color, Silhouette, High Key, Low Key | |
Self Timer: | 2/5/10/20s; 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds | 2 or 12 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | No |
Flash Modes: | Fill flash, Red-eye reduction, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Rear-curtain sync, Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Auto slow sync, Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, Flash off; Auto FP High-Speed sync supported | Centre-weighted TTL pre-flash metering with Leica flash units (SF40, SF64, SF26), or flash units compatible with the system with SCA3502 M5 adapter |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 7.0 m / 23.0 ft. | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | GN=7m/22ft at ISO 100; range depends on lens aperture | n/a |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/200 | 1/180 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | Hot shoe with additional contacts for Leica Visoflex viewfinder |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | No |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | UHS-I | No UHS support |
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | .NEF (RAW), 12 or 14 bit; RAW+JPEG | .DNG RAW (14-bit, lossless compressed), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: | MOV, MP4 (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM, AAC) | |
Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | Yes | Yes |
NFC: | No | No |
Bluetooth: | Yes | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | Yes | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi | WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | No |
Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Wi-Fi/Bluetooth | Threaded cable release or Wi-Fi |
Connections (extended): | Micro (Type-D) HDMI, Micro-B USB 2.0, 3.5mm Stereo Microphone Jack (plug-in power supported) | |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | ||
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | ||
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 11.0 | |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | ||
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 11.0 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 11.0 | |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | ||
Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
Startup Time: | ||
Play -> Record Time: | ||
Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 320 shots | |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 280 shots | |
Battery Life, Video: | 75 minutes | |
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary EN-EL25 | Proprietary 7.4v 1300mAh |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL25 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary 7.4v 1300mAh Lithium-ion recharge |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: | Yes | No |
Software | ||
Included Software: | ||
OS Compatibility: | ||
Miscellaneous | ||
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