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Nikon Z fc vs Nikon ZR

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NikonZ fcNikonZR
Overview
ReleasedJuly 2021October 2025
Image and sensor
Camera typeMirrorlessMirrorless
Sensor formatAPS-CFull frame
Sensor typeCMOSPartially stacked CMOS
Sensor dimensions23.5 × 15.7 mm35.9 × 23.9 mm
Effective resolution20.9 MP24.5 MP
Largest image5568 × 37126048 × 4032
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range100–51200100–64000
Sensor detailNikon 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.26.79 million total pixels; image-dust-off reference data requires NX Studio
Image formatsNEF RAW 12/14-bit, JPEG and simultaneous RAW plus JPEG; square and 16:9 still crops supported14-bit NEF RAW with lossless, high-efficiency star or high-efficiency compression; JPEG and HEIF; RAW plus JPEG or HEIF recording
ISO detailExpandable to equivalent ISO 102400 or 204800; auto ISO supported; movie ISO range 100–25600Standard still-image ISO 100–64000; expanded equivalent ISO 50–204800. HLG starts at ISO 400. RED R3D NE video offers base ISO 800 or 6400; Nikon's 15+ stop dynamic-range claim applies to R3D NE and is a maker measurement.
Image processorEXPEED 6 (Photography Blog)EXPEED 7
Lens and shooting
Lens mountNikon Z mountNikon Z mount
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationSensor shift
Maximum continuous burst11 fps120 fps
Lens detailNIKKOR 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; NIKKOR F lenses require a mount adapter and retain model-dependent functional restrictions
AutofocusHybrid 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/1.8Hybrid phase/contrast detection; 273 single-point or 299 auto-area positions in FX stills; 3D tracking and nine subject types. Nikon's −10 EV sensitivity uses AF-S, ISO 100, an f/1.2 lens and 20°C.
ShutterMechanical 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.Electronic only; 1/16000 to 30 seconds plus Bulb/Time, extendable to 900 seconds in manual mode; flash synchronisation at 1/60 second or slower
Burst detailContinuous 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.Electronic extended continuous shooting up to approximately 20 fps; high-speed frame capture with pre-capture reaches 120 fps for DX JPEGs or 60 fps for full-frame JPEGs. Main maximum is the reduced-resolution C120 mode. Photography Blog's narrative mentions a mechanical 14 fps mode, but Nikon's exact specification confirms there is no mechanical shutter.
Stabilisation detail–Five-axis sensor shift with compatible VR-lens support and electronic movie VR
FlashNo built-in flash; ISO 518 hot shoe with compatible i-TTL SpeedlightsDigital ISO 518 accessory shoe with power/data contacts; compatible external i-TTL Speedlights, with electronic-shutter sync limitations
Exposure controlsAuto/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 and P/S/A/M; ±5 EV still-image compensation; video shutter angle adjustable from 5.6° to 360°
Video
Highest video resolution3840 × 2160 at 29.97 fps6048 × 3402 at 59.94 fps
Video detailUHD 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.Internal 12-bit RAW at 6048 × 3402 up to 59.94p; cropped DX RAW at 3984 × 2240 up to 119.88p. R3D NE, N-RAW and ProRes RAW HQ are available with format-dependent limits. Conventional 5.4K 5376 × 3024 reaches 59.94p, UHD reaches 119.88p and Full HD reaches 239.76p. ProRes 422 HQ 10-bit, H.265 8/10-bit and H.264; N-Log, HLG, LUT monitoring, waveform and timecode. Launch recording limit was 125 minutes; current maker table lists 360 or 125 minutes depending on file type, reflecting firmware-dependent limits. Firmware 2.00 was announced for development in September 2026; its planned RED-log H.265 additions are not treated as released features here.
AudioBuilt-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 three-microphone OZO Audio system with five directional patterns; PCM 48 kHz/24-bit or 32-bit float for NEV/R3D/MOV, AAC for MP4; external microphone/line input and digital shoe audio
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicNone
Screen size3″4″
Screen dots1,040,0003,070,000
TouchscreenYesYes
Tilting screenYesYes
Display detailSide-hinged vari-angle touch LCD, approximately 100% coverage and 170° viewing angle; dots count subpixels16:10 vari-angle TFT; maker claims 1000 cd/m² brightness and DCI-P3 coverage; approximately 100% frame coverage; dots count subpixels
Viewfinder detail0.39-inch XGA OLED, approximately 2.36 million dots, 100% coverage, 1.02× magnification with 50 mm lens and 19.5 mm eyepointNo optical or electronic viewfinder
Connections and design
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Battery life (maker's claim)360 photographs370 photographs
Body weight390 g540 g
Release detailNikon 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 10 September 2025. Nikon identifies the release month as October 2025; its US announcement states late October and Japan specifies 24 October. The main date retains month precision because an exact first UK on-sale day is unconfirmed.
Recording mediaOne SD/SDHC/SDXC slot supporting UHS-IPrimary CFexpress Type B/XQD slot and secondary UHS-I microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC slot; media and recording-mode restrictions apply
PortsUSB-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; Micro HDMI Type D; 3.5 mm microphone/line input and headphone sockets; headphone socket also supports MC-DC3 remote release; digital accessory shoe
Wireless connectionsBluetooth 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 checkedWi-Fi IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth 5.0; SnapBridge and Nikon Imaging Cloud
Battery life detailEN-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-EL15c; CIPA approximately 370 photographs with power saving enabled or 350 without, using NIKKOR Z 24–70mm f/4 S. Movie battery-life claim approximately 90 minutes. Photography Blog quotes 390 photographs; main follows Nikon's exact 370-shot table.
ChargingIn-camera USB-C charging/power with compatible equipment; optional EH-7P adapter and included MH-32 external chargerUSB charging and power with optional EH-8P; EN-EL15c/15b rechargeable in camera. Nikon UK states no charger included.
DimensionsApproximately 134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5 mmApproximately 134 × 80.5 × 49 mm, following current Japanese maker specification
Weight detailApproximately 390 g body only or 445 g with battery/card, excluding body capApproximately 540 g body only or 630 g including battery/card, excluding body cap and digital shoe cover
MaterialsMagnesium-alloy frame; maker operating range 0–40°C. Both reviewed bodies lack comprehensive weather sealing.Magnesium alloy body with passive fanless heat dissipation; dust- and drip-resistant construction
In the boxUK 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/revisionEN-EL15c battery, AN-DC26 strap, BS-D1 digital shoe cover and BF-N1 body cap; Japanese package specification also lists a USB-C cable

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