Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z 30
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| NikonZ fc | NikonZ 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | July 2021 | July 2022 |
| Image and sensor | ||
| Camera type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Sensor format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 × 15.7 mm | 23.5 × 15.7 mm |
| Effective resolution | 20.9 MP | 20.9 MP |
| Largest image | 5568 × 3712 | 5568 × 3712 |
| RAW recording | Yes | Yes |
| Standard ISO range | 100–51200 | 100–51200 |
| Sensor detail | Nikon DX-format APS-C CMOS; 21.51 million total pixels. UK rounds effective resolution to 20.9 MP, while Japan publishes 20.88 MP. Image Dust Off reference data requires NX Studio. | Nikon DX-format CMOS; 21.51 million total pixels. UK rounds effective resolution to 20.9 MP, while Japan gives 20.88 MP. Image Dust Off reference data requires NX Studio. |
| Image formats | NEF RAW 12/14-bit, JPEG and simultaneous RAW plus JPEG; square and 16:9 still crops supported | 12/14-bit NEF RAW, JPEG and simultaneous RAW plus JPEG; square and 16:9 still crops available |
| ISO detail | Expandable to equivalent ISO 102400 or 204800; auto ISO supported; movie ISO range 100–25600 | Expandable to equivalent ISO 102400 or 204800; auto ISO supported. Movie ISO range 100–25600. |
| Image processor | EXPEED 6 (Photography Blog) | EXPEED 6 (Photography Blog) |
| Lens and shooting | ||
| Lens mount | Nikon Z mount | Nikon Z mount |
| Stabilisation | Optical lens stabilisation | Optical lens stabilisation |
| Maximum continuous burst | 11 fps | 11 fps |
| Lens detail | NIKKOR Z lenses; compatible F-mount lenses require an adapter and retain model-dependent restrictions. Lens VR works with supported VR lenses; no in-body sensor-shift stabilisation. | NIKKOR Z lenses; F-mount NIKKOR lenses require an adapter with model-dependent restrictions. Supported VR lenses provide optical stabilisation; no sensor-shift stabilisation. |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast detection with 209 single-point DX positions, eye/animal detection and tracking for stills/video; sensitivity −4.5 EV with low-light AF or −3 EV without, at ISO 100, 20°C, AF-S and f/1.8 | Hybrid phase/contrast detection with 209 single-point DX positions, eye/animal detection and continuous movie focus. Maker sensitivity −4.5 EV with low-light AF or −3 EV without, in AF-S at ISO 100, 20°C and f/1.8. |
| Shutter | Mechanical focal-plane, electronic front-curtain and electronic shutters; 1/4000 to 30 seconds, Bulb/Time and manual extension to 900 seconds. Dial offers whole stops down to 4 seconds; command dial offers one-third stops. Flash sync 1/200 second; Auto FP supported. | Mechanical focal-plane, electronic front-curtain and electronic shutters; 1/4000 to 30 seconds, Bulb and Time. Flash sync 1/200 second; compatible Auto FP supported. |
| Burst detail | Continuous H extended approximately 11 fps under Nikon test conditions; Continuous H 5 fps and Continuous L 1–4 fps. TechRadar measured approximately 22 frames in extended mode before slowing, dependent on card and recording settings; UHS-I buffer clearance limits sustained action. | Continuous H extended approximately 11 fps with mechanical shutter and JPEG or 12-bit RAW; Continuous H 5 fps, Continuous L 1–4 fps. TechRadar recorded approximately 30 RAW plus JPEG frames before pausing on its UHS-I card; buffer depth varies with format/card/settings. |
| Flash | No built-in flash; ISO 518 hot shoe with compatible i-TTL Speedlights | No built-in flash; ISO 518 hot shoe with compatible i-TTL Speedlights |
| Exposure controls | Auto/P/S/A/M; dedicated ISO, shutter-speed and compensation dials with aperture readout. Compensation ±3 EV on the dial or ±5 EV through the command setting; matrix, centre-weighted, spot and highlight-weighted metering. | Auto/P/S/A/M and three user-setting banks; still compensation ±5 EV and movie compensation ±3 EV. Matrix, centre-weighted, spot and highlight-weighted metering. |
| Video | ||
| Highest video resolution | 3840 × 2160 at 29.97 fps | 3840 × 2160 at 29.97 fps |
| Video detail | UHD 3840 × 2160 up to 29.97p; Full HD up to 119.88p, plus 4×/5× slow-motion playback. MOV/MP4 H.264; normal recordings up to 29 minutes 59 seconds, slow-motion up to 3 minutes. Electronic movie VR, timecode and time-lapse available, with mode-dependent restrictions. | UHD 3840 × 2160 up to 29.97p and Full HD up to 119.88p, without additional image-area crop. MOV/MP4 H.264; time-lapse, timecode and electronic VR supported. Maker maximum 125-minute recording claim applies to Full HD 24/25p at 25°C and depends on battery/internal temperature; quoted UHD 4K recording time is approximately 35 minutes. Electronic VR adds a crop; Photography Blog and TechRadar report 1.3×. No Log profile; Flat Picture Control available. |
| Audio | Built-in stereo microphone or 3.5 mm external microphone with sensitivity/attenuator settings; PCM in MOV or AAC in MP4. No headphone monitoring socket, as explicitly corrected by Nikon's July 2021 notice. | Built-in stereo microphone or 3.5 mm external microphone, adjustable sensitivity/attenuator; PCM in MOV or AAC in MP4. Optional microphone wind muff; no headphone socket. |
| Screen and viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Screen size | 3″ | 3″ |
| Screen dots | 1,040,000 | 1,040,000 |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Tilting screen | Yes | Yes |
| Display detail | Side-hinged vari-angle touch LCD, approximately 100% coverage and 170° viewing angle; dots count subpixels | Side-hinged vari-angle touch LCD, approximately 100% coverage and 170° viewing angle; self-portrait mode and front REC lamp. Dots count subpixels. |
| Viewfinder detail | 0.39-inch XGA OLED, approximately 2.36 million dots, 100% coverage, 1.02× magnification with 50 mm lens and 19.5 mm eyepoint | No built-in viewfinder |
| Connections and design | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Battery life (maker's claim) | 360 photographs | 330 photographs |
| Body weight | 390 g | 350 g (better) |
| Release detail | Nikon Japan records first sale on 23 July 2021; exact first UK day is not established. Black and HERALBONY editions are cosmetic variants of the same body hardware, not separate generations. TechRadar's updated introduction incorrectly says September 2021; maker timing takes precedence. | Announced on 29 June 2022; Nikon US specifies first availability in mid-July 2022. Exact first retail day is not established, so month precision is retained. |
| Recording media | One SD/SDHC/SDXC slot supporting UHS-I | One SD/SDHC/SDXC slot supporting UHS-I, sharing the lower battery/card compartment |
| Ports | USB-C SuperSpeed USB, HDMI Type D micro connector and 3.5 mm microphone input; no headphone socket. TechRadar's mini-HDMI wording is not copied. | USB-C SuperSpeed USB, HDMI Type D micro connector and 3.5 mm microphone input; no headphone output. Photography Blog's Micro USB wording is incorrect. |
| Wireless connections | Bluetooth 4.2 and SnapBridge; UK lists Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n at 2.4 GHz, while Japan lists a/ac and 5 GHz too, so regional wireless support should be checked | Bluetooth 4.2 and SnapBridge; UK specifies 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, while Japan also lists a/ac and 5 GHz, so regional wireless support should be checked |
| Battery life detail | EN-EL25; maker CIPA approximately 360 shots with monitor or 310 with viewfinder, approximately 80 minutes movie battery life. Current Japan packages may use EN-EL25a instead; no capacity or life is borrowed from another body. | EN-EL25; maker CIPA approximately 330 still shots or 75 minutes movie battery life. Photography Blog's 300-shot rating is not used. Current Japan packages may include EN-EL25a instead. |
| Charging | In-camera USB-C charging/power with compatible equipment; optional EH-7P adapter and included MH-32 external charger | In-camera USB-C charging and external power while recording; optional EH-7P adapter. No separate battery charger in the published standard UK package. |
| Dimensions | Approximately 134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5 mm | Approximately 128 × 73.5 × 59.5 mm |
| Weight detail | Approximately 390 g body only or 445 g with battery/card, excluding body cap | Approximately 350 g body only or 405 g with battery/card, excluding body cap |
| Materials | Magnesium-alloy frame; maker operating range 0–40°C. Both reviewed bodies lack comprehensive weather sealing. | Maker operating range 0–40°C and humidity up to 85% without condensation; Photography Blog describes magnesium-alloy construction with less extensive weather protection than higher-end bodies |
| In the box | UK technical list includes BF-N1 body cap, DK-32 eyepiece, EN-EL25 battery, MH-32 charger and AN-DC23 strap; current Japan names EN-EL25a or EN-EL25 and AN-DC27, so package contents vary by region/revision | UK lists BF-N1 body cap, EN-EL25 battery, AN-DC25 strap and UC-E24 USB cable; Japan lists EN-EL25a or EN-EL25 and AN-DC29 strap, so regional/revision package contents vary |
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