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Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z8

Portability
79 Imaging
70 Features
80 Overall
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Nikon Z fc front
 
Nikon Z8 front
Portability
55 Imaging
83 Features
83 Overall
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Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z8 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
  • Announced June 2021
Nikon Z8
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 910g - 144 x 119 x 83mm
  • Revealed May 2023
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Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z8 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Nikon Z8

		

		

			
 Z fc Z8 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Nikon Z fc

		

		

			
 Z8 Z fc 
RevealedMay 2023June 2021More modern by 22 months
Display dimensions3.20"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2089k1040kSharper display (+1049k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon Z fc and Nikon Z8

		

		

			
 Z fc Z8 
Manual focus  Dial exact focusing
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z8 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
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).
Check out the Nikon Z fc and Nikon Z8 in the all new Camera with 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 use at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Z fc compared to the Z8.
Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z8 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z fc and Z8 is 79 and 55 respectively.
Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z8 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z8 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
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.
	
			Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z8 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z8 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Nikon Z fc as a Portrait photography camera
 Nikon Z8 as a Portrait photography camera
82
 you can focus manually
 decent sensor resolution (21MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 provides face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
89
 has manual focus
 MP count fantastic (46MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 has face detection autofocus
 supports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Nikon Z fc Street photography information
Nikon Z8 Street photography information
74
 screen articulates
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 offers focus via touch
 good ISO range (51,200)
 lack of image stabilization
 more heavy than competition in class (445 grams)
72
 tilting screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 supports RAW files
 boasts focus by touch
 weather sealing
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 more heavy than competition (910 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Nikon Z fc Sports photography details
Nikon Z8 Sports photography details
68
 decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 provides tracking focus
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
 lack of image stabilization
 bad battery life (300 per charge)
81
 quiet mode (1/32,000s)
 high max frames per second (30.0 frames per second)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count fantastic (46 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 has tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
 max shutter speed is low (1/s)
 bad battery pack (330 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison
Nikon Z fc Travel photography information
Nikon Z8 Travel photography information
72
 supports bluetooth
 offers focus via touch
 decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
 selfie friendly screen
 bad battery life (300 CIPA)
 more heavy than competition in class (445g)
61
 weather sealing
 supports bluetooth
 boasts focus by touch
 MP count fantastic (46MP)
 bad battery pack (330 shots)
 more heavy than competition (910 grams)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon Z fc Landscape photography highlights
Nikon Z8 Landscape photography highlights
75
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 decent sized screen (3")
 decent sensor resolution (21MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 no anti aliasing filter
 good ISO range (51,200)
 delivers RAW formats
 lack of image stabilization
 bad battery life (300 per charge)
84
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 screen is a good size (3.20")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count fantastic (46 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 supports RAW files
 weather sealing
 two card slots
 bad battery pack (330 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon Z fc Vlogging highlights
Nikon Z8 Vlogging highlights
74
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen capability
 provides face detect autofocus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 includes microphone jack
 lack of image stabilization
 more heavy than competition in class (445g)
33
 touch screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (7680 x 4320 pixels)
 includes external microphone socket
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 more heavy than competition (910 grams)
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Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z8 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z fc and Nikon Z8
 Nikon Z fcNikon Z8
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Z fc Nikon Z8
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2021-06-28 2023-05-10
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS Stacked CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 46MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 5568 x 3712 8256 x 5504
Max native ISO 51200 25600
Max enhanced ISO 204800 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW images    
Lowest enhanced ISO - 32
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 209 493
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Nikon Z
Number of lenses 21 46
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3.20 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dots 2,089k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 3,686k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.8x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 900 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs -
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per sec 30.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated 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, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash synchronize - 1/200 secs
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 7680 x 4320 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, L
Max video resolution 3840x2160 7680x4320
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, H.265
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 445 gr (0.98 lbs) 910 gr (2.01 lbs)
Physical dimensions 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") 144 x 119 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 98
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.2
DXO Low light score not tested 2548
Other
Battery life 300 photos 330 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL25 EN-EL15c
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) one CFexpress Type B slot and one UHS-II SD slot
Card slots One Dual
Retail price $949 $3,999