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Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z30

Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
80
Overall
73
Nikon Z fc front
 
Nikon Z30 front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75

Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z30 Key Specs

Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
  • Revealed June 2021
Nikon Z30
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 405g - 128 x 74 x 60mm
  • Released June 2022
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Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z30 Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Nikon Z fc and Nikon Z30, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both are produced by Nikon. The image resolution of the Z fc (21MP) and the Z30 (21MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Z fc was launched 12 months earlier than the Z30 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Z fc scores versus the Z30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Nikon Z30

 Z fc Z30 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z30 over the Nikon Z fc

 Z30 Z fc 
ReleasedJune 2022June 2021More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Nikon Z fc and Nikon Z30

 Z fc Z30 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimension3"3.00"Identical display measurement
Display resolution1040k1040kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z30 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z fc features exterior dimensions of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Nikon Z30 has measurements of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Z fc vs the Z30.

Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z fc and Z30 is 79 and 79 respectively.

Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The visual below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z fc and Z30.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of photos though you will want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The older Z fc is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z30 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z fc Portrait photography details
Nikon Z30 Portrait photography details
81
focusing manually
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW files
82
focusing manually
good resolution (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z fc Street photography highlights
Nikon Z30 Street photography highlights
74
fully articulated screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
comes with touch focus
good ISO range (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (445g)
75
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
features touch focus
environment sealing
above average ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (405 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z fc Sports photography info
Nikon Z30 Sports photography info
67
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (300 shots)
76
good resolution (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z fc Travel photography details
Nikon Z30 Travel photography details
72
supports bluetooth
comes with touch focus
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
terrible battery power (300 per charge)
more heavy than competition in class (445 grams)
78
environment sealing
has bluetooth
features touch focus
good resolution (21 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
more heavy than others in class (405g)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z fc Landscape photography info
Nikon Z30 Landscape photography info
75
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
MP count decent (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (300 CIPA)
80
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3.00")
good resolution (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z fc Vlogging details
Nikon Z30 Vlogging details
73
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
includes face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (445g)
74
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (405g)
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Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z fc and Nikon Z30
 Nikon Z fcNikon Z30
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Z fc Nikon Z30
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2021-06-28 2022-06-29
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 21MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5568 x 3712 5568 x 3712
Max native ISO 51200 51200
Max enhanced ISO 204800 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 209 209
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Nikon Z
Amount of lenses 21 35
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445 gr (0.98 lbs) 405 gr (0.89 lbs)
Dimensions 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") 128 x 74 x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 330 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL25 EN-EL25
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) -
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $949 $650