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Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z6 II

Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
80
Overall
73
Nikon Z fc front
 
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81

Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z6 II Key Specs

Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
  • Launched June 2021
Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched October 2020
  • Previous Model is Nikon Z6
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Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z6 II Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Nikon Z fc and Nikon Z6 II, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and both of them are created by Nikon. The resolution of the Z fc (21MP) and the Z6 II (25MP) is pretty similar but the Z fc (APS-C) and Z6 II (Full frame) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The Z fc was introduced 9 months after the Z6 II so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Z fc matches up against the Z6 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Nikon Z6 II

 Z fc Z6 II 
LaunchedJune 2021October 2020Newer by 9 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Nikon Z fc

 Z6 II 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 II

 Z fc Z6 II 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z6 II Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z fc has got physical dimensions 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 II has measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Z fc against the Z6 II.

Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z6 II size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z fc and Z6 II is 79 and 61 respectively.

Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z6 II top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z6 II Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The picture underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z fc and Z6 II.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z fc using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Nikon Z6 II will deliver greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent Z fc should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z6 II sensor size comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z6 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z fc Portrait photography factors
Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography factors
81
you can focus manually
decent MP (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
86
has manual focus
excellent MP (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z fc Street photography factors
Nikon Z6 II Street photography factors
74
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
includes focus via touch
above average high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
heavier than average in class (445g)
78
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
provides touch to focus
environment proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z fc Sports photography information
Nikon Z6 II Sports photography information
67
decent MP (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
low battery life (300 CIPA)
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
terrible battery pack (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z fc Travel photography info
Nikon Z6 II Travel photography info
72
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
decent MP (21MP)
selfie friendly screen
low battery life (300 shots)
heavier than average in class (445g)
66
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
provides touch to focus
excellent MP (25 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (410 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z fc Landscape photography highlights
Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography highlights
75
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent MP (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
low battery life (300 CIPA)
82
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proof
two card slots
terrible battery pack (410 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z fc as a Vlogging camera
Nikon Z6 II as a Vlogging camera
73
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
provides face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic socket
no image stabilization
heavier than average in class (445 grams)
36
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone socket
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z6 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z fc and Nikon Z6 II
 Nikon Z fcNikon Z6 Mark II
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Z fc Nikon Z6 Mark II
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2021-06-28 2020-10-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 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
Highest Possible resolution 5568 x 3712 6048 x 4024
Maximum native ISO 51200 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 209 273
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Nikon Z
Number of lenses 21 15
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 3,690 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.8x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data 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) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445 gr (0.98 lbs) 705 gr (1.55 lbs)
Dimensions 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 410 photographs
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) CFexpress Type B / XQD
Card slots 1 Dual
Cost at release $949 $1,997