Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z6 II
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![Nikon Z fc front Nikon Z fc front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Z-fc/Nikon-Z-fc-front.jpg)
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Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z6 II Key Specs
(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
(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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Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z6 II Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z fc and Nikon Z6 Mark II. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon Z fc Gallery and Nikon Z6 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Nikon Z6 II
Z fc | Z6 II | |||
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Launched | June 2021 | ![]() | October 2020 | Newer by 9 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Nikon Z fc
Z6 II | Z fc | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 1040k | Clearer screen (+1060k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon Z fc and Nikon Z6 II
Z fc | Z6 II | |||
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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).
Examine the Nikon Z fc and Nikon Z6 II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z6 II size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Z-fc-vs-Nikon-Z6-Mark-II-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z fc and Z6 II is 79 and 61 respectively.
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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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Z-fc-vs-Nikon-Z6-Mark-II-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z6 II Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z6 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z6 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Z-fc-vs-Nikon-Z6-Mark-II-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z6 II Specifications
Nikon Z fc | Nikon Z6 Mark II | |
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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 |