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Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z50

Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
80
Overall
73
Nikon Z fc front
 
Nikon Z50 front
Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74

Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z50 Key Specs

Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
  • Revealed June 2021
Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Released October 2019
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Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z50 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Nikon Z fc versus Nikon Z50, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both offered by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Z fc (21MP) and the Z50 (21MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The Z fc was announced 21 months after the Z50 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Z fc grades against the Z50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Nikon Z50

 Z fc Z50 
ReleasedJune 2021October 2019Newer by 21 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Nikon Z fc

 Z50 Z fc 
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Nikon Z fc and Nikon Z50

 Z fc Z50 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display resolution1040k1040kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z50 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z fc features outer dimensions of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z50 has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Z fc versus the Z50.

Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z50 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z fc and Z50 is 79 and 74 respectively.

Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z50 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z50 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The picture below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z fc and Z50.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of pictures but you really should consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent Z fc provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z50 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z50 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z fc Portrait photography factors
Nikon Z50 Portrait photography factors
81
manual focus
good MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
80
you can focus manually
MP count good (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z fc
Street photography with Nikon Z50
74
screen articulates fully
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
comes with touch focus
great high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (445 grams)
73
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
features focus via touch
weather proofing
very good high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (397g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z fc Sports photography advice
Nikon Z50 Sports photography advice
67
good MP (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
not so great battery (300 shots)
75
MP count good (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z fc Travel photography advice
Nikon Z50 Travel photography advice
72
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
good MP (21MP)
selfie friendly display
not so great battery (300 shots)
more heavy than competition in class (445g)
77
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
MP count good (21MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
heavier than competition in class (397 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z fc Landscape photography highlights
Nikon Z50 Landscape photography highlights
75
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
not so great battery (300 CIPA)
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
MP count good (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z fc
Vlogging with Nikon Z50
73
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone support
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (445g)
71
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic port
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (397 grams)
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Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z fc and Nikon Z50
 Nikon Z fcNikon Z50
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Z fc Nikon Z50
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2021-06-28 2019-10-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed 6
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 21 megapixels
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
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 209 209
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Nikon Z
Available lenses 21 15
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445 grams (0.98 lb) 397 grams (0.88 lb)
Dimensions 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" 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 photos 320 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Built-in
Battery ID EN-EL25 EN-EL25
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $949 $857