Z50vs Nikon Zfc
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Nikon Zfc (2021)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Lifestyle, street & casual shooters
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Beginner, Travel, Everyday — Z50 (2019): Nikon's Z system at its most accessible.
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 (2019)
- Nikon DSLR users wanting a lighter mirrorless
- First-time enthusiast camera buyers
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 z50 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Z50 (2019) | Nikon Zfc (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £499 | £799 |
| Sensor | APS-C CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.9MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps (1.5× crop), 1080p 120fps | 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | 209-point phase-detect hybrid AF | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | None | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | 11fps | 11fps |
| Battery Life | 300 shots (CIPA) | 300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 397g (body only) | 445g body only |
| Dimensions | 126.5 × 93.5 × 60.0mm | 134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.68× 2.36M-dot | 0.39" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.2" downward-tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Nikon Z-Mount (DX) | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single UHS-I SD |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, Micro USB, Micro HDMI | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Z50 | Nikon Zfc |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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