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Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z7 II

Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
80
Overall
73
Nikon Z fc front
 
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84

Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z7 II Key Specs

Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
  • Released June 2021
Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed October 2020
  • Earlier Model is Nikon Z7
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Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z7 II Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Nikon Z fc versus Nikon Z7 II, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless and both of them are manufactured by Nikon. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the Z fc (21MP) and Z7 II (46MP) and the Z fc (APS-C) and Z7 II (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z fc was brought out 9 months later than the Z7 II so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the Z fc scores versus the Z7 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Nikon Z7 II

 Z fc Z7 II 
RevealedJune 2021October 2020More recent by 9 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Nikon Z fc

 Z7 II Z fc 
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1040kSharper display (+1060k dot)

Common features in the Nikon Z fc and Nikon Z7 II

 Z fc Z7 II 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z7 II Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z fc enjoys outside measurements of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Nikon Z7 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).

Contrast the Nikon Z fc versus Nikon Z7 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the Z fc and the Z7 II.

Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z7 II size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Z fc and Z7 II is 79 and 61 respectively.

Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z7 II top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z7 II Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The graphic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z fc and Z7 II.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z fc due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Nikon Z7 II will resolve more detail having its extra 25MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer Z fc is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z7 II sensor size comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z7 II Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z7 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z fc Portrait photography factors
Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography factors
81
focusing manually
MP count decent (21MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
88
manual focus
fantastic megapixels (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z fc
Street photography with Nikon Z7 II
74
screen articulates
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
offers focus via touch
very good high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average (445 grams)
79
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
provides touch to focus
weather sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z fc as a Sports photography camera
Nikon Z7 II as a Sports photography camera
67
MP count decent (21MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (300 CIPA)
90
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z fc Travel photography info
Nikon Z7 II Travel photography info
72
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
MP count decent (21MP)
selfie friendly display
bad battery power (300 per charge)
heavier than average (445 grams)
72
weather sealing
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
fantastic megapixels (46MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z fc Landscape photography advice
Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography advice
75
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (300 per charge)
88
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z fc
Vlogging with Nikon Z7 II
73
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic port
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average (445 grams)
36
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic support
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z7 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z fc and Nikon Z7 II
 Nikon Z fcNikon Z7 Mark II
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Z fc Nikon Z7 Mark II
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 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 dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 46 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5568 x 3712 8256 x 5504
Highest native ISO 51200 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 102400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO - 32
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 209 493
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Nikon Z
Amount of lenses 21 15
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3" 3.2"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 3,690k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
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 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set 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
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
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest 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 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 420 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL25 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II)
Card slots 1 Dual
Pricing at release $949 $2,997