Z50 IIvs Nikon Zfc
Nikon
Nikon Zfc (2021)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Lifestyle, street & casual shooters
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
All-Round Photography — Z50 II (2024): Nikon's updated APS-C body with 4K/60p, improved subject tracking, and a vari-angle screen — a solid all-rounder.
Lifestyle, Street & Casual Shooters — Nikon Zfc (2021): Nikon's most beautiful camera — FM2-inspired dials and styling wrapped around a capable modern sensor with Z-mount access.
Who should buy what
Z50 II (2024)
- Beginners stepping into the Nikon Z system wanting improved autofocus
- Content creators who want APS-C Z quality with subject detection AF
- Z50 owners who want meaningfully better AF performance for people and pets
- Travel photographers wanting a compact, capable Z body at an accessible price
Nikon Zfc (2021)
- Photographers who want APS-C Z quality in a retro film-camera aesthetic
- Beginners and enthusiasts attracted to tactile dial controls
- Street and travel photographers who want a compact, stylish Z body
- Anyone who wants the Nikon Z system entry point with a distinctive look
Quick take: The nikon zfc is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Z50 II (2024) | Nikon Zfc (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £899 | £799 |
| Sensor | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.9MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 4K/60p uncropped, 1080p/120p, N-Log | 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 249 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~330 shots (CIPA) | 300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 385g body only | 445g body only |
| Dimensions | 127.0 × 96.8 × 66.5mm | 134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | 0.39" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single UHS-I SD |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Z50 II | Nikon Zfc |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Family & Everyday | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | ||
| Street | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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