Nikon
Z6 III
First partially stacked full-frame sensor with 6K N-RAW internal video.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased Jun 2024
Nikon
Z fc
Retro APS-C Z camera with dial controls and compact style.
$999
Launch priceReleased Jun 2021
Z6 III is 3 years newer.
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Wins
Z6 III
Wins
Z fc
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AZ6 III has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
- AZ6 III has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 11 fps)
- AZ6 III has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- AZ6 III has higher EVF resolution (5,760,000 vs 2,360,000)
- AZ6 III has higher 1080p max frame rate (240 fps vs 120 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Z6 III
139 × 102 × 74 mm
760 g (1.68 lb / 26.81 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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Z fc
135 × 94 × 44 mm
390 g (0.86 lb / 13.76 oz)
Z6 III is 4mm wider, 8mm taller, and 31mm thicker than Z fc.
Z6 III is 370 g heavier than Z fc.
Depth (front-to-back): 74mm Z6 III · 44mm Z fc
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Z6 III
139 × 102 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Z fc
135 × 94 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Z6 III
139 × 74 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Z fc
135 × 44 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Z6 III
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Z fc
23.5 × 15.7 mm · APS-C
369 mm² area
2.3× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Z6 III
✓ more lensesNikon Z
90+
native lenses available
Z fc
✓ more lensesNikon Z
90+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
Z6 III
AF low-light limit
-10 EV vs -4.5 EV — lower is better
Codecs
Adds ProRes RAW, ProRes RAW HQ, Raw…
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.5, 101.5, 74
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, XQD, SD…
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 11 fps — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Birds, Cars, Bicycles…
Reasons to choose
Z fc
Codecs
Adds H.264/AVC
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.5, 93.5, 43.5
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Weight
390 g vs 760 g — lower is better
EVF magnification
1.02 × vs 0.8 × — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Z6 III
Pros
- ✓Partially stacked CMOS reduces rolling shutter
- ✓6K N-RAW 60p internal — true filmmaking capability
- ✓5.76M dot EVF — best-in-class resolution
- ✓14fps mechanical burst
Cons
- –EN-EL15c battery life only 380 CIPA shots
- –Smaller lens ecosystem vs. Canon RF
Z fc
Pros
- ✓Retro design
- ✓Compact
- ✓Good JPEG
Cons
- –No IBIS
- –Older sensor
- –Limited grip
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Z6 III or Z fc?
Z6 III scores 7.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for Z fc — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the Z6 III and Z fc?
Z6 III is 24.5 MP and Z fc is 20.9 MP, so the Z6 III captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Z6 III and Z fc have in-body image stabilization?
Z6 III has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while Z fc does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Z6 III or the Z fc?
Z6 III reaches 120 fps electronic. Z fc reaches 11 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Z6 III and Z fc?
Z6 III weighs 760 g and Z fc weighs 390 g, so the Z fc is 370 g lighter.
Do the Z6 III and Z fc record 4K video?
Z6 III: 4K up to 120p. Z fc: 4K up to 30p.
Are the Z6 III and Z fc weather sealed?
Z6 III: Yes. Z fc: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 360 shots (CIPA) for the Z6 III and 300 shots for the Z fc, giving the Z6 III the edge.
How much does each cost?
Z6 III launched at $2,499 and Z fc at $999. The Z fc is $1,500 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Nikon press materials.