The Nikon Z 50 is a 20.9 megapixel APS-C mirrorless camera that features a single memory card slot.
The single card slot supports SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) memory cards. The faster UHS-II cards will work but only at UHS-I speeds in-camera.
For 4K (3840 x 2160) video recording, we recommend a card with UHS Speed Class 3 or Video Class V30 (minimum transfer rate of 30 MB / sec) or higher.
Recommended UHS-I SDXC Cards
Our recommended UHS-I SDXC cards based on speed and reliability for the Nikon Z50 camera are:
| UHS-I Card | Max Write Speed | Max Read Speed | Video Speed Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delkin Devices ADVANTAGE | 100 MB/s | 180 MB/s | V30 |
| Delkin Devices Black | 90 MB/s | 90 MB/s | V30 |
| SanDisk Extreme * | 90 MB/s | 180 MB/s | V30 |
| SanDisk Extreme Pro * | 90 MB/s | 200 MB/s | V30 |
| Lexar 800x PRO | 45 MB/s | 150 MB/s | V30 |
| Kingston Canvas Go Plus | 70 MB/s | 170 MB/s | V30 |
| SanDisk Ultra | NA | 140 MB/s | V10 |
* Indicates that the card is also supported by Nikon. Note: Many newer cards have not been tested by Nikon in the Z50.
FAQs
How many images can be stored on a 64GB card?
The number of images that can be stored on a 64GB memory card in the Nikon Z50 varies based on the image type that you are recording in. The following values are approximate because file size varies with the scene being shot:
- NEF (RAW) 14-bit, lossless compression: 1486
- NEF (RAW) 12-bit, lossless compression: 1692
- JPEG fine/large: 4200
- JPEG normal/large: 8200
What is the difference between UHS-I and UHS-II memory cards?
UHS-II offers much faster speeds (up to 312 MB/s) compared to UHS-I (up to 104 MB/s). This is possible via a second row of pins and two data lanes for simultaneous upstream and downstream data transfer. The extra row of pins are visible on the back of UHS-II cards. Both card types are backward compatible, but a UHS-II card will only operate at UHS-I speeds in a camera that only supports UHS-I cards.
What is the difference between SDHC and SDXC memory cards?
SDHC cards are formatted using the FAT32 file system which is limited to a maximum file size of 4GB. So when recording video clips, the clip will be split every 4 GB but playback with the camera will be seamless. SDXC cards use the exFAT file system which supports a maximum file size of 16 exabytes (EB), so video clips will not be split. SDHC cards support capacities of between 4-32GB and SDXC cards support 64GB-2TB.
Are CFexpress Type B cards compatible with the Nikon Z50?
No. The Nikon Z50 is not compatible with the CFexpress Type B cards.
Where can you find the Nikon Z50 specifications?
Full specifications for the Nikon Z50 can be found on Nikon's website.
