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Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon Z fc

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Nikon Z fc front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon Z fc Key Specs

Fujifilm Z35
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Revealed July 2009
Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
  • Revealed June 2021
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon Z fc Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Fujifilm Z35 versus Nikon Z fc, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and Z fc (21MP) and the Fujifilm Z35 (1/2.3") and Z fc (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm Z35 was introduced 13 years before the Z fc and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm Z35 being a Compact camera and the Nikon Z fc being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z35 grades vs the Z fc with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Nikon Z fc

 Fujifilm Z35 Z fc 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Fujifilm Z35

 Z fc Fujifilm Z35 
RevealedJune 2021July 2009Fresher by 145 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Nikon Z fc

 Fujifilm Z35 Z fc 

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon Z fc Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z35 enjoys outer measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z fc has specifications of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm Z35 versus Nikon Z fc in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 vs the Z fc.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon Z fc size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z35 and Z fc is 95 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon Z fc top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon Z fc Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z35 and Z fc.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm Z35 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Nikon Z fc will give you greater detail using its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z35 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon Z fc sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon Z fc Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon Z fc Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Portrait photography factors
Nikon Z fc Portrait photography factors
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
82
manual focus
good MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Street photography information
Nikon Z fc Street photography information
54
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
74
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
supports touch to focus
above average ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (445 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Sports photography highlights
Nikon Z fc Sports photography highlights
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
68
good MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (300 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Travel photography information
Nikon Z fc Travel photography information
56
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
72
supports bluetooth
supports touch to focus
good MP (21 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
bad battery power (300 per charge)
more heavy than competition in class (445 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon Z fc Landscape photography highlights
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
75
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (300 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Vlogging information
Nikon Z fc Vlogging information
25
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
74
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
includes face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (445 grams)
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon Z fc Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Nikon Z fc
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Nikon Z fc
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Nikon Z fc
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-07-22 2021-06-28
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 21 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 5568 x 3712
Highest native ISO 1600 51200
Highest boosted ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 209
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Nikon Z
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 -
Macro focus range 8cm -
Available lenses - 21
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.68x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lbs) 445 grams (0.98 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A EN-EL25
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $130 $949