Looking for a small, light mirrorless camera with smartphone-beating image quality and handling You're already spoiled for choice with new options from Sony, Fujifilm and Panasonic. But now Nikon's made your decision even harder by releasing the Nikon Z50, its first DX format mirrorless camera.

After launching the Z6 and Z7 last year, the next thing people wanted to know is how Nikon planned to expand its new family of mirrorless cameras so that more people could buy them.

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

Introducing an APS-C format Z series camera makes a lot of sense, appealing to a broad range of different kinds of photographers. In a crowded marketplace, Nikon will have a battle on its hands if it wants to win consumers away from well-established rivals – having already done that in the...

Small size; Z mount; Tilting screen

UHS-I SD card; Limited native lens options

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

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...

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

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

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!

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.