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Nikon Df vs Nikon Z fc

Portability
59
Imaging
64
Features
62
Overall
63
Nikon Df front
 
Nikon Z fc front
Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
80
Overall
73

Nikon Df vs Nikon Z fc Key Specs

Nikon Df
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 204800)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 760g - 144 x 110 x 67mm
  • Introduced December 2013
Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
  • Introduced June 2021
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Nikon Df vs Nikon Z fc Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Nikon Df versus Nikon Z fc, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both produced by Nikon. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the Df (16MP) and Z fc (21MP) and the Df (Full frame) and Z fc (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

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The Df was released 8 years earlier than the Z fc and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon Df being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon Z fc being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Df grades against the Z fc in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Df over the Nikon Z fc

 Df Z fc 
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Nikon Df

 Z fc Df 
IntroducedJune 2021December 2013More recent by 91 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon Df and Nikon Z fc

 Df Z fc 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Nikon Df vs Nikon Z fc Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon Df has got exterior dimensions of 144mm x 110mm x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) while the Nikon Z fc has proportions of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Df versus Nikon Z fc in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Df versus the Z fc.

Nikon Df vs Nikon Z fc size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Df and Z fc is 59 and 79 respectively.

Nikon Df vs Nikon Z fc top view buttons comparison

Nikon Df vs Nikon Z fc Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The photograph below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Df and Z fc.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Df due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon Z fc will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The older Df is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon Df vs Nikon Z fc sensor size comparison

Nikon Df vs Nikon Z fc Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Df vs Nikon Z fc Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Df as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon Z fc as a Portrait photography camera
78
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
81
focusing manually
good resolution (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Df Street photography info
Nikon Z fc Street photography info
60
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
74
screen articulates
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch focus
good high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (445g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Df Sports photography info
Nikon Z fc Sports photography info
69
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery life (1,400 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
67
good resolution (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (300 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Df
Travel photography with Nikon Z fc
60
great battery life (1,400 shots)
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
missing Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
72
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch focus
good resolution (21MP)
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery (300 CIPA)
more heavy than competitors (445g)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Df Landscape photography info
Nikon Z fc Landscape photography info
71
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
great battery life (1,400 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
75
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3")
good resolution (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (300 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Df Vlogging advice
Nikon Z fc Vlogging advice
9
can't shoot video
73
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
provides face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (445g)
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Nikon Df vs Nikon Z fc Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Df and Nikon Z fc
 Nikon DfNikon Z fc
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Df Nikon Z fc
Class Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-12-20 2021-06-28
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 3 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 23.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 860.4mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 21 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4928 x 3280 5568 x 3712
Max native ISO 12800 51200
Max boosted ISO 204800 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 39 209
Cross type focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Nikon Z
Number of lenses 309 21
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.68x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto FP High-speed sync, front-curtain sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 760 gr (1.68 lb) 445 gr (0.98 lb)
Physical dimensions 144 x 110 x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 89 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3279 not tested
Other
Battery life 1400 images 300 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL14,EN-EL14a EN-EL25
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, or 20 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $2,747 $949