Nikon
Z fc
Retro APS-C Z camera with dial controls and compact style.
$999
Last updated May 2026
Key specs at a glance
Resolution
20.9 MP
Sensor
APS-C
ISO max
51,200
Burst
11 fps
4K
30 fps
IBIS
No
Weight
390 g
Battery
300 shots
Sensor size
Nikon Z fc
23.5 × 15.7 mm · APS-C
369 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Nikon Z mount
40
First-party
50
Third-party
90+
Total available
Mount introduced 2018
Body size
Nikon Z fc
135 × 94 × 44 mm
390 g (0.86 lb / 13.76 oz)
135 × 94 × 44 mm · 390 g (0.86 lb / 13.76 oz)
Best for
Use-case scores
Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.
Portrait
Fair4.5/ 10
- · Eye AF locks focus on subjects reliably
Sports & Action
Limited2.5/ 10
- · 11fps burst — solid for most action
Video & Hybrid
Limited2.5/ 10
- · 4K recording
Landscape
Limited0.0/ 10
Travel
Fair4.5/ 10
- · 390g — ultralight for all-day carry
Wildlife
Limited3.5/ 10
- · ISO 51,200 for low-light wildlife
- · APS-C crop gives extra reach for telephoto
Vlogging
Fair5.0/ 10
- · 390g — easy to handhold for selfie video
- · Eye AF locks on you while filming
Pros
- ✓ Retro design
- ✓ Compact
- ✓ Good JPEG
Cons
- – No IBIS
- – Older sensor
- – Limited grip
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Full specifications
Verified specs · Nikon Z fc
Sensor
Resolution20.9 MP
Sensor typeDX-format CMOS
Sensor size23.5 × 15.7 mm
AA filterYes
Processor
ProcessorEXPEED 6
ISO
ISO min (native)100
ISO max (native)51,200
ISO max (expanded)204,800
Shutter
Shutter typeMechanical + Electronic
Max mechanical speed1/4000 sec
Max electronic speed1/4000 sec
Autofocus
AF systemHybrid AF (phase-detect + contrast-detect)
AF points / zones209
AF frame coverage87 %
AF low-light limit-4.5 EV
Eye AFYes
Animal / bird AFYes
Subject recognitionPeople, Dogs, Cats
Burst
Burst (mechanical)11 fps
Burst (electronic)11 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseNo
Video
Max resolution4K UHD
4K max frame rate30 fps
Internal RAW videoNo
CodecsH.264/AVC
Stabilization
In-body stabilizationNo
IBIS effectiveness0 stops
Body
Weight390 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5 mm
Weather sealingNo
Battery
BatteryEN-EL25
Battery life (CIPA)300 shots
Storage
Card slots1
Card typesSD UHS-I
Viewfinder
Viewfinder typeOLED EVF
EVF resolution2,360,000 dots
EVF magnification1.02 ×
LCD
LCD size3 in
LCD typeVari-angle TFT touch-sensitive LCD
TouchscreenYes
Connectivity
USBUSB-C
HDMIMicro HDMI (Type D)
Wi-FiYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
BluetoothYes
Microphone jack (3.5mm)Yes
Headphone jack (3.5mm)No
Lens Mount
Lens mountNikon Z