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Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z6

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74
Nikon Z fc front
 
Nikon Z6 front
Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
88
Overall
80

Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z6 Key Specs

Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
  • Introduced June 2021
Nikon Z6
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Launched August 2018
  • Replacement is Nikon Z6 II
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Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z6 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Nikon Z fc versus Nikon Z6, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Nikon. The image resolution of the Z fc (21MP) and the Z6 (25MP) is relatively close but the Z fc (APS-C) and Z6 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z fc was launched 2 years after the Z6 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Z fc grades vs the Z6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Nikon Z6

 Z fc Z6 
LaunchedJune 2021August 2018Newer by 35 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 over the Nikon Z fc

 Z6 Z fc 
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1040kClearer screen (+1060k dot)

Common features in the Nikon Z fc and Nikon Z6

 Z fc Z6 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z6 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z fc comes with outer measurements of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Nikon Z6 has dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Z fc versus the Z6.

Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z6 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Z fc and Z6 is 79 and 62 respectively.

Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z6 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The picture here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Z fc and Z6.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z fc due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Nikon Z6 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger Z fc will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z6 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z fc Portrait photography features
Nikon Z6 Portrait photography features
82
focusing manually
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
85
manual focus
MP count high (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z fc Street photography details
Nikon Z6 Street photography details
74
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
has focus by touch
great ISO range (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (445g)
78
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
supports focus by touch
weather proof
great ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z fc Sports photography advice
Nikon Z6 Sports photography advice
68
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (300 per charge)
81
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
terrible battery (330 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z fc Travel photography features
Nikon Z6 Travel photography features
72
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
bad battery pack (300 per charge)
more heavy than competition (445 grams)
66
weather proof
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
MP count high (25 megapixels)
terrible battery (330 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z fc Landscape photography info
Nikon Z6 Landscape photography info
75
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
great ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (300 shots)
81
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather proof
terrible battery (330 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z fc Vlogging details
Nikon Z6 Vlogging details
74
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
has face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone support
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (445g)
36
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z fc and Nikon Z6
 Nikon Z fcNikon Z6
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Z fc Nikon Z6
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2021-06-28 2018-08-23
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed 6
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 25MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5568 x 3712 6048 x 4024
Max native ISO 51200 51200
Max boosted ISO 204800 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 209 273
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Nikon Z
Amount of lenses 21 15
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 3,690k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.8x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes 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, slow rear-curtain sync, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445 grams (0.98 lb) 675 grams (1.49 lb)
Dimensions 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 95
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.3
DXO Low light score not tested 3299
Other
Battery life 300 shots 330 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL25 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) XQD card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $949 $1,997