By now the mirrorless market is growing more and more and practically all brands in the photographic sector have decided to enter the game. In this guide we are going to collect the best Nikon mirrorless cameras to buy as part of the new Z-Mount system!
With a little delay, even the big reflex manufacturers have adapted to the market trend that sees mirrorless cameras increasingly protagonists, especially among enthusiasts and amateurs, but also some professionals by now allow themselves to be corrupted. Lightweight, powerful and compact mirrorless cameras have now reached a quality that makes them indistinguishable from the old reflex cameras. In this guide updated monthly with great constancy we will analyze the best Nikon mirrorless to buy to give you a hand in case you want to try to take the big leap, leaving the mirror.
Nikon mirrorless cameras are available with different sensors. The APS-C or Nikon DX format (with dimensions 23.6 x 15.7 mm) is used for cameras with a lower price range, but this does not mean that these mirrorless are necessarily less performing! The APS-C sensor certainly loses in noise resistance and depth of field, but other aspects such as AF and the electronic viewfinder can be on par with the more expensive models. The formato Full Frame o Nikon FX (with dimensions 36 x 24 mm): These models are usually more expensive, but the image quality is also higher. In this guide to the best Nikon mirroless to buy we will look at examples of both types.
The biggest news of Nikon mirrorless cameras is theintroduction of the new bayonet Z-Mount, much wider than the old F-Mount for reflex cameras, which will allow you to create much brighter and more performing optics. Of course the new mirrorless are compatible with Nikon F thanks to a special adapter which in many cases also retains the various automatisms, to facilitate the transition without necessarily having to change the entire kit. So let’s see which are the best Nikon mirrorless cameras to buy.
Best Nikon Mirrorless to Buy | Full Frame
Nikon Z 6 II
- Sensor: Full frame, 36 x 24 mm (3:2) da 24.5 MP
- Internal stabilization: yes with 5 axes, up to 5 recovery stops
- Range ISO: 50 – 204800
- Exposure times: 900 s – 1/8000 s
- Compensation of exposuree: +/- 5 stops in 1/3 steps
- Exposure mode: M, S, A, P
- Light meters: Multi-Area, Semi-Spot, Spot
- Autofocus: 273 points (phase detection, in single point AF) sensitivity down to -6 EV, 90% vertical and horizontal coverage, Eye Focus
- Gust: up to 14 frames per second
- Video quality: fino a 4K (3840 x 2160p) 60 FPS
- Connectivity: USB 3.2 Type C, HDMI Type C, Mic-in, Audio-out, Wi-Fi Dual Band, Bluetooth 4.2
- Touchscreen display: 3.2 inch LCD, 1024 x 680 pixels (articulated)
- Electronic viewfinder: 100% coverage, 0.80x, resolution 3.686 million dots
- Weight: 675 g
- Dimensions: 134 x 101 x 68 mm
- Memory card: 1x CFExpress, 1x SD, SDHC, SDXC (UHS-II)
- Battery: Li-Ion (Nikon EN-EL15c, capacity 16.00 Wh)
This is the evolution of the previous model. In reality, the innovations introduced are few, in fact it is a minor update. The sensor is the same for example, but double the processor to give more reactivity to the machine and also greater grip at high ISO. 4K 60p movies are introduced as well as dual memory card slots. In short, Nikon Z 6II goes to fill all the small defects of the previous model. It is a complete machine in step with the times that tries to combine a fair price with average performance for modern mirrorless.
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Nikon Z 7
Sensor: Full frame, 36 x 24 mm (3:2) da 45.7 MP
Internal stabilization: yes with 5 axes, up to 5 recovery stops
Range ISO: 32 – 102400
Exposure times: 30 s – 1/8000 s
Exposure compensation: +/- 5 stops in 1/3 steps
Exposure mode: M, S, A, P
Light meters: Multi-Area, Semi-Spot, Spot
Autofocus: 493 points (phase detection, in single point AF), 90% vertical and horizontal coverage, Eye Focus
Gust: up to 9 frames per second
Video quality: fino a 4K (3840 x 2160p) 30 FPS
Connectivity: USB 3.1 Type C, HDMI Type C, Mic-in, Audio-out, Wi-Fi Dual Band, Bluetooth 4.2
Touchscreen display: 3.2 inch LCD, 1024 x 680 pixels (articulated)
Electronic viewfinder: 100% coverage, 0.80x, resolution 3.686 million dots
Weight: 675 g
Dimensions: 134 x 101 x 68 mm
Memory card: XDQ
Battery: Li-Ion (Nikon EN-EL15b, capacity 14.00 Wh)
Nikon Z 7 instead is configured as a slightly more niche product: a little more expensive because of the high resolution sensor which makes the Nikon mirrorless less performing in terms of speed. The higher resolution can be used to capture more detail in genres such as the portrait and the landscape. In any case, even action photography is not to be disdained: the autofocus is still very powerful even if the burst for a few fps and the high resolution allows you to make crops without losing quality.
Nikon Z 5
- Sensore: Full frame, 36 x 24 mm (3:2) da 24.3 MP
- Internal stabilization: yes 5-axis, up to 5 recovery stops
- Range ISO: 100 – 51.200
- Exposure times: 30 s – 1/8000 s
- Exposure compensation: +/- 5 stops in 1/3 steps
- Exposure mode: M, S, A, P
- Esposimetri: Multi-Area, Semi-Spot, Spot
- Autofocus: Hybrid 273 points (phase detection, single point AF) sensitivity down to -3 EV, 90% vertical and horizontal coverage, Eye Focus
- Burst: Up to 4.5 frames per second
- Video quality: up to 4K (3840 x 2160p) 30 FPS
- Connettività: USB 3.1 Type C, HDMI Type C, Mic-in, Audio-out, Wi-Fi Dual Band, Bluetooth 4.2
- Touchscreen: 3.2 inch LCD, 720 x 480 pixels (articulated)
- Electronic viewfinder: coverage 100%, 0.80x, resolution
1280 x 960 px - Weight: 675g
- Dimensioni: 134 x 101 x 70 mm
- Memory card: SD, SDHC, SDXC (UHS-II) (dual slot)
- Battery: Li-Ion (Nikon EN-EL15b, capacity 14.00 Wh)
Nikon Z 5 is a low-to-mid-range Full Frame camera that takes up many of the Z 6 specs, with a few more limitations. This is a model suitable for amateurs who do not want to spend too much, but still want a good product in their hands.
Best Nikon Mirrorless to Buy | APS-C
Nikon Z 50
- Sensor: APS-C, 23.5 x 15.7 mm (3:2) da 20.9 MP
- Internal stabilization: no
- Range ISO: 100 – 51.200
- Exposure times: 30 s – 1/4000 s
- Exposure compensation: +/- 5 stops in 1/3 steps
- Exposure mode: M, S, A, P
- Light meters: Multi-Area, Semi-Spot, Spot
- Autofocus: 209 points (Hybrid contrast / phase detection with AF illuminator), 90% vertical and horizontal coverage, Eye Focus
- Gust: up to 11 frames per second
- Video quality: fino a 4K (3840 x 2160p) 30 FPS
- Connectivity: micro USB 2.0, HDMI Type D, Jack audio, Wi-Fi Dual Band, Bluetooth 4.2
- Touchscreen display: 3.2 inch LCD, 1024 x 680 pixels (flip up)
- Electronic viewfinder: 100% coverage, 1.02x, 2.36 million dot resolution
- Weight: 397 g
- Dimensions: 127 x 94 x 60 mm
- Memory card: SD, SDHC, SDXC (UHS-II)
- Battery: Li-Ion Nikon EN-EL25
Among the best Nikon mirrorless cameras to capture there is also a camera with a smaller size sensor. The first APS-C mirrorless from the Japanese manufacturer is a mid-range model. L’most felt absence is perhaps that of the stabilizer of the sensor, but after all in this price range it is very rare to find it. And anyway, there is always support for Nikon VR optical stabilization. For the remaining features Nikon Z 50 does not differ much from its bigger sisters with Full Frame sensor: good AF system and great shutter speed with active automatisms. Even in the video sector we are not doing badly, even if some particularly advanced features are missing. If you don’t have an astronomical budget Nikon Z 50 could be a great choice.
Best Nikon Mirrorless to Buy | See you next month!
In the coming months the new Nikon Z system will surely be enriched and expanded so check this guide periodically to stay updated! For further doubts and advice, you can consult our guides that widely cover the offer of the major brands in the photographic sector, such as the best Canon mirrorless cameras. See you soon!