Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z8

On this page, we are evaluating the Nikon Z fc and Nikon Z8, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless and both are created by Nikon. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the Z fc (21MP) and Z8 (46MP) and the Z fc (APS-C) and Z8 (Full frame) have different sensor sizing.

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The Z fc was manufactured 22 months prior to the Z8 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Z fc grades against the Z8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z fc and Nikon Z8. The entire galleries are available at Nikon Z fc Gallery and Nikon Z8 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z fc enjoys outer measurements of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z8 has dimensions of 144mm x 119mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Z fc compared to the Z8.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z fc and Z8 is 79 and 55 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The picture underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z fc and Z8.

To sum up, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z fc because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Nikon Z8 will resolve more detail due to its extra 25MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged Z fc is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.