Nikon Zfvs FX3

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Nikon Nikon Zf Nikon Nikon Zf (2023) Starting from £1699 new Best for Street & travel photography View Nikon Zf
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Sony FX3 Sony FX3 (2021) Starting from £3799 new Best for Professional video, documentary & cinematic filmmaking View FX3

GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?

Street & Travel Photography — Nikon Zf (2023): Full-frame performance in a stunning retro body — the Zf's 8-stop IBIS and gorgeous design make it uniquely compelling.

Professional Video, Documentary & Cinematic Filmmaking — FX3 (2021): The definitive run-and-gun cinema camera — A7S III sensor quality in a body built specifically for video professionals.

↓ Full specifications below

Nikon Zf (2023)

  • Photographers who want full-frame Z quality in a retro-styled body
  • Street and travel photographers attracted to the classic dial aesthetic
  • Zfc owners who want to step up to full-frame without losing the retro design
  • Anyone who wants the best-looking full-frame mirrorless available

FX3 (2021)

  • Professional videographers and filmmakers who need cinema-quality colour science in a compact body
  • Documentary and run-and-gun shooters who need 4K/120p and built-in XLR audio
  • Sony A7S III owners who want a purpose-built video body alongside their stills camera
  • Gimbal and drone operators who need a compact full-frame cinema camera

Quick take: The nikon zf has the highest resolution at 24mp; the nikon zf is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Nikon Zf (2023)FX3 (2021)
Price £1,699 £3,799
Sensor 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS 12.1MP full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS (same as A7S III)
Resolution 24.5MP 12.1MP
Video 4K/30p oversampled, FHD/120p, N-Log, 10-bit 4K/120p, 4K/60p 10-bit, 12-bit RAW output, S-Log3, S-Cinetone
Autofocus Phase-detect 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) Real-time tracking with subject recognition (human, animal)
Stabilisation 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops 5-axis IBIS — 5 stops
Burst Rate 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic 10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic
Battery Life ~380 shots (CIPA) ~640 shots (CIPA)
Weight 710g with battery 715g body only (with XLR handle)
Dimensions 144.0 × 103.0 × 49.0mm 129.7 × 78.0 × 84.5mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes
Viewfinder EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification None — monitor/external EVF use only
Screen 3.2" vari-angle touchscreen 3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating
Mount Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount)
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-II slot Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II slots
Connectivity USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C (10Gbps), full-size HDMI, XLR via handle, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Genre Nikon ZfFX3
Street
9.0
4.0
Portrait
9.0
7.0
Travel
9.0
4.0
Landscape
9.0
Vlogging & Video
7.0
9.0
Sports & Action
4.0
Low Light
9.0
Wedding
7.0
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