Nikon Z fc Mirrorless
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Product Overview
Nikon Z fc is an APS-C mirrorless camera that inherits much of the same features found in the Z 50 and combines them with the design of classic Nikon cameras, notably the F2.
Unlike the Z 50 and other modern Nikon cameras, the Z fc comes with more tactile controls that purists appreciate. At the same time, it features both a flip-out LCD touch screen and an OLED EVF that are the polar opposite of what the original film Nikon SLRs were able to offer. This EVF is upgraded from the Z 50 with higher resolution, too.
Other modern features include Eye-Detection AF as well as WiFi and Bluetooth wireless connectivity. The latter allows the photographer to control the Z fc remotely via their smart devices and/or to import images from the camera. Naturally, the Z fc has all the video features found in the Z 50, while its more compact size makes it easier to balance on gimbles.
Last but not least, the Z fc is also available with six premium leather grip colors besides the classic black. These have limited availability.
Alongside the Z fc, Nikon also unveiled a few compact Z-mount lenses that match the Z fc well.
Ratings
What we found
Neofiliac score 52%
Pros
- Fully articulated LCD
- Good 11.0 fps burst rate
- Quite light
- Viewfinder with great 1.02x magnification
- Supports both WiFi and Bluetooth
Cons
- Poor battery life
- Low resolution EVF
What external reviewers found
External score 68%
Pros
- Great autofocus system
- Superb image stabilization
- Excellent overall image quality
- Good internal recording capability
- Good battery life
Cons
- Lacks a handgrip
- Lacks a joystick for moving the focus point
- No weather-sealing
- Not class-leading AF
- No built-in flash
- No in-body image stabilisation
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External Reviews
dpreview[1]
Reviewer score 64% (normalized by Neofiliac)The Nikon Z fc is a capable camera (but not class-leading) for photography and vlogging. It's essentially a Z50 – a camera that earned our silver award – in a different shell. Handling is a mixed bag; the camera is light but feels a bit hollow. If you don't mind losing the dials, the Fujifilm X-T30 is the better choice.
Pros
- Excellent image quality at both 4K and 1080 resolutions
- Excellent autofocus
- Built-in mic
Cons
- Not class-leading AF
- Lacks a joystick for moving the focus point
rtings[2]
Reviewer score 56% (normalized by Neofiliac)The Nikon Z fc is decent for travel photography. It's not too heavy and is easy to travel with, though it lacks a handgrip and may not be the most comfortable to use for long periods. It delivers excellent overall image quality and does a great job stabilizing photos when using its kit lens.
Pros
- Excellent overall image quality
- Fast continuous shooting speed
- Wide dynamic range
- Great autofocus system
- Incredibly bright screen
- Superb image stabilization
- Good internal recording capability
Cons
- Lacks a handgrip
- Doesn't do the best job stabilizing camera shake in 4k
t3[3]
Reviewer score 78% (normalized by Neofiliac)The Nikon Z fc features a regular APS-C sized CMOS sensor, the same as that of the manufacturer's earlier Z 50 camera. It sits below the more professional targeted Z 6 and Z7 and their latest ‘mark II' iterations. Despite a plastic-y look and feel to the backplate and base plate, the camera in the main feels durably solid thanks to its magnesium alloy outer shell.
Pros
- Fast and responsive autofocus
- Compact and lightweight
Cons
- No built-in flash
techradar[4]
Reviewer score 75% (normalized by Neofiliac)The Nikon Z fc has a magnesium alloy'skeleton' which is very impressive at this price point. There's no weather-sealing, which lives up to the 'casual' name. The 20.9MP sensor has a great handle on noise, with all settings up to ISO 6400 looking clean, especially those under ISO 800.
Pros
- Impressive image quality
- Auto white balance (AWB)
- Good battery life
Cons
- No weather-sealing
- No in-camera controls
trustedreviews[5]
Reviewer score 69% (normalized by Neofiliac)The Z fc has a 20.9MP APS-C sensor that delivers strong results in a range of lighting conditions. Despite the Z50’s age, its 209-point hybrid autofocus system is fast and accurate, with effective real-time tracking for human and animal eyes. Both cameras can shoot stills continuously at up to 11fps, which is a respectable speed for a camera in this price range. The battery is rated to provide around 300 shots on a full charge.
Pros
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Excellent LCD screen
- Good battery life
Cons
- No in-body image stabilisation
- No headphone socket
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