Z6 IIIvs 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?
Hybrid Video & Action — Z6 III (2024): Partial-stacked FF sensor for near-zero blackout, 6K RAW video, and 60fps burst — Nikon's most capable hybrid.
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
Z6 III (2024)
- Hybrid photographers who want partially-stacked sensor speed with full-frame quality
- Z6 II owners ready for a major AF and video upgrade
- Sports and action shooters who want 6K RAW video and fast burst
- Professionals who want a versatile full-frame Z body for any situation
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 z6 iii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the nikon zfc is the most affordable; only the z6 iii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Z6 III (2024) | Nikon Zfc (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,199 | £799 |
| Sensor | 24.5MP Full-frame Partial-stacked CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.5MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 6K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, N-Log, 10-bit | 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle/aircraft) | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.0 stops | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | 300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 760g body only | 445g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 101.5 × 74.0mm | 134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.90× magnification | 0.39" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Single UHS-I SD |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Z6 III | Nikon Zfc |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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