That said, the higher prices of those lenses will somewhat negate the affordability of the Z50 itself. It does use the same Z-mount for its lenses as Nikon's FX-format cameras like the Z7 II, however, so you can always use those professional-standard lenses on this camera.

Nikon currently offers only three lenses designed for its APS-C DX-format camera which isn't a wide selection - although the wide zoom ranges available will likely suit beginners well. It shoots 4K video at up to 30 frames per second and its tilting rear LCD will help get shots in more awkward angles. Mostly this is a good camera to buy with the money found in your couch. There's no in-body image stabilization (you'll need to splash more cash for that) but its 11 frames per second burst shooting rate should help you score a sharp image.

Its 20.9-megapixel sensor takes good-looking images, with excellent detail and enough dynamic range in the raw files to pull back highlights or lift shadows. Nikon's Z50 packs a smaller APS-C sized image sensor into a small and lightweight body, which makes it excellent for chucking into a little backpack and heading out on your travels. The Sony A7r II, released in late 2015, has a 42MP full-frame sensor, a refined grip, weather-resistance, 5-axis in-body stabilisation, 399 phase detect points, a maximum ISO of 104,400, 5 fps burst speed with focus priority, 4K movie recording, and one of the largest and brightest electronic viewfinders on the market.

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