Nikon Z5 II and Z50 II Received Firmware Updates
Nikon has released new firmware updates for the entry-level full-frame Z5 II and the advanced APS-C Z50 II. Below you’ll find the full list of changes and improvements, plus links to the download pages.
Nikon Z5 II firmware update V1.02:
- Changed some messages and the default values related to Nikon Imaging Cloud.
- A new method for adding Picture Controls from Nikon Imaging Cloud is now available.
- Changed the default setting of image sensor cleaning to [Clean at shutdown].
Note: The new default setting applies once the firmware is updated. Adjust the setting in [SETUP MENU] if image sensor cleaning is unnecessary when the camera is turned off.
Nikon Z50 II firmware Update V1.03:
- Changed some messages and the default values related to Nikon Imaging Cloud.
- A new method for adding Picture Controls from Nikon Imaging Cloud is now available.
- Fixed the following issues.
- In-camera NEF (RAW) processing would fail when the picture was taken with [Lossless compression] selected for [RAW recording] and [Hi 2.0] for [ISO sensitivity].
- NEF (RAW) pictures would not display correctly in zoomed-in playback immediately after they were taken.
- The camera would stop responding when a certain operation was performed in video mode.
- Charging via USB would be unavailable while an EN-EL25a rechargeable Li-ion battery was inserted in the camera.
| FEATURE and SPECS COMPARISON | |  |  |
| Model | Nikon Z5 II | Nikon Z50 II |
| Sensor Resolution | 25.0 MP | 21.0 MP |
| Announced Date | 2025-04-02 | 2024-11-07 |
| Camera Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Sensor Type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor Size | Full frame | APS-C |
| Sensor Sensitivity | ISO 100 - 64000( expands to 50 - 204800) | ISO 100 - 51200( expands to 204800) |
| Lens Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
| Image Stabil. | Sensor-shift ( up to 7.5 stops) | Digital only |
| Eye Tracking Focus | | |
| Weight | 700g | 550g |
| Dimensions | 134 x 101 x 72mm | 127 x 97 x 67mm |
| Weather Sealing | | |
| Focus Points | 273 | 209 |
| Animal Eye Tracking | | |
| Focus Bracket | | |
| Minimum Shutter | 30 sec | 900 sec |
| Maximum Shutter | 1/8000sec | 1/4000sec |
| Continuous Drive | 14.0fps | 11.0fps |
| Built-in Flash | | |
| Max Video Reso | 4032 x 2268 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Video fps at Max | 60p,30p,25p,24p | 60p,30p,25p,24p |
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
| High Speed Video | 120fps | 120fps |
| Max Video Color Depth | 10bit | 10bit |
| Storage Slot | 2 | 1 |
| UHS Support | UHS-II | UHS-II |
| Battery Life | 330 | 250 |
| Battery Model | EN‑EL15c | EN-EL25a |
| RAW Video | | |
| Webcam | | |
| Anti Flicker | | |
| Microphone Port | | |
| Headphone Port | | |
| Wifi | | |
| Weather Sealing | | |
| Timelapse | | |
| Screen Type | Fully articulated | Fully articulated |
| LCD Size | 3.20" | 3.20" |
| Screen dots | 2100000 | 1040000 |
| Touch Screen | | |
| Viewfinder | | |
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.8x | 0.68x |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 3,690,000 | 2,360,000 |
| Selfie Friendly Screen | | |
| High Resolution Mode | | |
| Bluetooth | | |
| Vehicle Tracking | | |
| Price | Amazon, B&H Photo | Amazon, B&H Photo |
