Nikon 1673
Its 20.9MP sensor captures superb image quality, paired with 11fps bursts and 4K 120fps video, while the retro-inspired body and dial controls deliver an intuitive shooting experience. The 390g build, articulating touchscreen, and in-body stabilization make it a vlogger-ready camera that effortlessly sends images to your phone. Best for streaming and YouTube beginners who value style and hands-on control over weather sealing for daily carry.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong evf (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong social proof (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong sensor (86th percentile) 86th
Cons
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q2 202695/100
Buyers in Q2 2026 love the Z fc for its retro design, fun shooting experience, and high-quality images. Many recommend adding a grip for better handling.
- Retro design and manual dials praised for fun, enthusiast appeal.
- Image quality: sharp photos, vibrant colors, great JPEGs and video.
- Grip needed for comfortable handling; several users recommend third-party grip.
- Compact, lightweight body ideal for travel and everyday use.
- Q3 202267/100
Buyers praised the camera's design and ease of use, but noted ergonomic issues and limited manual controls.
- Attractive design that invites frequent use and great photos.
- Ergonomic issues: hard to hold, causes hand cramp, needs add-on grip.
- Limited manual controls; many adjustments only via touch-screen menu.
- Poor image quality with significant resolution drop and cropping issues.
- Q2 202286/100
Buyers praised the Zfc's retro design, fun factor, and image quality, but noted battery life and kit lens vignetting as drawbacks.
- Retro design and fun shooting experience highly praised.
- Kit lens vignetting at full extension; some prefer third-party lenses.
- Battery life short compared to DSLRs; extra battery recommended.
- Controls fun but not practical for fast shooting; ISO button missing.
- Q1 202295/100
Buyers love the retro design and ease of use, praising image quality and video. Some note the need for an additional grip and minor lens flaws.
- Retro design with physical dials praised for ease and fun factor.
- Excellent image quality, sharp photos, and film-like 4K video.
- 28mm lens good but bokeh imperfect and lens flare sloppy.
- Camera body awkward to hold; third-party grip recommended.
- Q4 202171/100
Buyers praised the retro design, autofocus, and compact size, but noted flash incompatibility, limited lens choices, and lack of a grip.
- Retro design and nostalgic feel are highly appreciated.
- Excellent autofocus and image stabilization for handheld shots.
- Incompatible with most speed lights; HSS and iTTL issues reported.
- Limited lens selection and no grip; aftermarket parts needed.
- Q3 202196/100
Buyers in Q3 2021 loved the retro design and nostalgic feel, praising it as a fun, everyday camera. Some noted the cheap plastic battery door and lack of IBIS.
- Retro styling and nostalgic feel reminiscent of film cameras like FE/FM2.
- Compact, lightweight, and fun for daily carry and travel photography.
- Build quality: loved overall but battery door feels cheaply made in plastic.
- No IBIS and kit lens quality is mediocre; some miss full-frame sensor.
Based on 54 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 20.9 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | EXPEED 6 |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 209 |
| AF Type | Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 11 |
| Max Shutter | 1/4000 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 |
| 10-bit | No |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| Codec | H.264 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 3.69 M dots |
Build
| Weight | 0.7 kg / 1.5 lbs |
| Battery Life | 300 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C |
| HDMI | ✓ |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon 1673 | Fujifilm X-H2S | Sony a7R V | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 | OM System OM-1 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 20.9MP aps-c | 26.2MP aps-c | 61MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 209 | 425 | 693 | 315 | 1053 | 121 |
| Burst FPS | 11 | 40 | 10 | 75 | 10 | 15 |
| Video | 4K @30fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @30fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 699 | 579 | 723 | 721 | 511 | 580 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon 1673 | 82.8 | 94.9 | 76.9 | 73.8 | 68.7 | 85.7 | 46 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 88.7 | 75.2 |
| Fujifilm X-H2S Compare | 89.4 | 96.1 | 93.4 | 92.6 | 97.4 | 96.9 | 98.3 | 98.8 | 94.3 | 93.3 | 94.7 |
| Sony a7R V Compare | 94.8 | 99.1 | 96.3 | 76.4 | 95 | 77.5 | 93.3 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 97.3 | 98.4 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 Compare | 86.6 | 88.9 | 96.3 | 94.6 | 97.1 | 61.5 | 90.4 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 75.9 | 96.5 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 95.3 | 97.5 | 83.7 | 93.9 | 84.4 | 46.8 | 95 | 85.4 | 86.4 | 82.6 | 86.8 |
| Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Compare | 81.3 | 84.7 | 93.5 | 90.4 | 68.7 | 46.8 | 92.8 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 99.9 | 96.5 |
Usage Scores
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