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Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z9

Portability
79 Imaging
69 Features
80 Overall
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Nikon Z fc front
 
Nikon Z9 front
Portability
51 Imaging
82 Features
90 Overall
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Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z9 Key Specs

Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
  • Announced June 2021
Nikon Z9
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 1340g - 149 x 150 x 91mm
  • Introduced October 2021
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Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z9 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Nikon Z fc versus Nikon Z9, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless and both of them are built by Nikon. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the Z fc (21MP) and Z9 (46MP) and the Z fc (APS-C) and Z9 (Full frame) feature different sensor size.

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The Z fc was announced 4 months before the Z9 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Z fc grades vs the Z9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Nikon Z9

		

		

			
 Z fc Z9 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon Z9 over the Nikon Z fc

		

		

			
 Z9 Z fc 
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2089k1040kSharper display (+1049k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon Z fc and Nikon Z9

		

		

			
 Z fc Z9 
IntroducedJune 2021October 2021Similar age
Manually focus  Very exact focus
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z9 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Nikon Z fc provides external 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) and the Nikon Z9 has specifications of 149mm x 150mm x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") and a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs).
Check the Nikon Z fc versus Nikon Z9 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Z fc compared to the Z9.
Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z9 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Z fc and Z9 is 79 and 51 respectively.
Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z9 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z9 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z fc and Z9.
Clearly, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z fc having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Nikon Z9 will give greater detail with its extra 25MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively.
	
			Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z9 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z9 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Nikon Z fc Portrait photography advice
Nikon Z9 Portrait photography advice
81
 manual focus
 decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 supports face detect autofocus
 supports RAW files
89
 focusing manually
 resolution is amazing (46MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 has face detect focus
 supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Nikon Z fc Street photography factors
Nikon Z9 Street photography factors
74
 fully articulated screen
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 provides focus via touch
 good ISO range (51,200)
 lack of image stabilization
 more heavy than competition in class (445 grams)
70
 tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 supports RAW formats
 boasts focus by touch
 weather proofing
 good high ISO (25,600)
 heavier than competitors (1,340g)
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Sports Comparison
Nikon Z fc Sports photography details
Nikon Z9 Sports photography details
67
 decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 supports tracking focus
 comes with phase detect autofocus
 lack of image stabilization
 not so great battery pack (300 shots)
91
 quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
 fast continuous shooting (30.0 fps)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is amazing (46 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 has tracking focus
 weather proofing
 better than average battery pack (740 shots)
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Nikon Z fc Travel photography details
Nikon Z9 Travel photography details
72
 supports bluetooth
 provides focus via touch
 decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
 selfie friendly screen
 not so great battery pack (300 per charge)
 more heavy than competition in class (445g)
65
 better than average battery pack (740 shots)
 weather proofing
 has bluetooth
 boasts focus by touch
 resolution is amazing (46 megapixels)
 heavier than competitors (1,340g)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon Z fc Landscape photography information
Nikon Z9 Landscape photography information
75
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 doesnt have anti-alias filter
 good ISO range (51,200)
 supports RAW files
 lack of image stabilization
 not so great battery pack (300 CIPA)
87
 focusing manually
 interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 screen size is good (3.2 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is amazing (46MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 good high ISO (25,600)
 supports RAW formats
 weather proofing
 better than average battery pack (740 per charge)
 has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Nikon Z fc
Vlogging with Nikon Z9
73
 selfie friendly screen
 screen is touchscreen
 supports face detect autofocus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 does have microphone jack
 lack of image stabilization
 more heavy than competition in class (445 grams)
32
 built-in touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detect focus
 high quality video (7680 x 4320 pixels)
 includes mic jack
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 heavier than competitors (1,340 grams)
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Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z9 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z fc and Nikon Z9
 Nikon Z fcNikon Z9
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Z fc Nikon Z9
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2021-06-28 2021-10-28
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS Stacked 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 alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5568 x 3712 8256 x 5504
Maximum native ISO 51200 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW format    
Lowest enhanced ISO - 32
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 209 493
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Nikon Z
Available lenses 21 29
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 2,089 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 3,686 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.8x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 900s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s -
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 30.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options 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    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash sync - 1/200s
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 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
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 7680x4320
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, H.265
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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 Built-in
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 445g (0.98 lb) 1340g (2.95 lb)
Dimensions 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") 149 x 150 x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 740 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL25 EN-EL18d
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) Dual CFexpress Type B slots
Storage slots 1 Dual
Price at release $949 $5,500