Nikon Z fc
Tactile analog controls for shutter speed, ISO, and exposure compensation define this camera, paired with a 20.9MP sensor and 30fps mechanical burst shooting. The comprehensive bundle includes a NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 (SE) lens, 64GB SD card, bag, and filter kit, offering a complete setup out of the box. Stylish enthusiasts wanting a retro-inspired, ready-to-shoot kit for everyday photography will find it the most fitting.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong burst (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong sensor (79th percentile) 79th
Cons
- Below average stabilization (31st percentile)
- Below average evf (34th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 20.9 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | EXPEED 6 |
Autofocus
| Eye AF | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 |
Display & EVF
| Articulating | Yes |
Build
| Weight | 1.6 kg / 3.5 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon Z fc | Canon EOS R6 Mark III | Sony a1 II | Fujifilm X-H2 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 | OM System OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 20.9MP aps-c | 32.5MP full-frame | 50.1MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 1053 | 759 | 425 | 315 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 30 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 75 | 120 |
| Video | 4K @30fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 1610 | 609 | 658 | 579 | 721 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Z fc | 61.9 | 33.8 | 59.4 | 83.8 | 57 | 79.2 | 44.7 | 58.6 | 48.3 | 49.3 | 31.1 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.2 | 85.8 | 94.3 | 92.4 | 98 | 57 | 96.2 | 98.9 | 92.6 | 92.1 | 99.5 |
| Sony a1 II Compare | 95 | 98.5 | 96.3 | 89.8 | 98.5 | 67 | 91.3 | 99.4 | 92.6 | 96.9 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 Compare | 86.1 | 95.1 | 88.9 | 83.8 | 99.9 | 98.6 | 96.6 | 81 | 92.6 | 86.9 | 92.9 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 Compare | 81.9 | 85.8 | 97.3 | 94.9 | 96.7 | 54.5 | 88.5 | 81 | 92.6 | 77 | 95.7 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.2 | 88.3 | 88.3 | 99.8 | 82.3 | 38.3 | 93.8 | 81 | 92.6 | 86.9 | 99.5 |
Usage Scores
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