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Z fc vs Nikon ZR
Quick take: The Nikon ZR has the highest resolution at 25MP; the Z fc is the most affordable; only the Nikon ZR is weather sealed.
15 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Z fcNikon · 2021 | Nikon ZRNikon · 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £849Best | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS | 24.5MP full-frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 21.0MP | 25.0MPBest |
| Video | 4K/30p oversampled (uncropped), 1080p/60p | 6K/60p, 4K/120p, internal R3D NE/N-RAW, ProRes, 10-bit N-Log, 32-bit float audio |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase-detect AF with eye/face detection | Hybrid phase-detect AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | 7.5-stop IBIS (Synchro VR) |
| Burst Rate | 11fps | 20fpsBest |
| Battery Life | 300 shots (CIPA) | 390 shots (CIPA); ~90-125 min continuous recordingBest |
| Weight | 445g (with battery and card)Best | 630g (with battery and card) |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | None (screen only) |
| Screen | Vari-angle touchscreen | 4.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-I) | CFexpress Type B + microSD |
| Connectivity | USB-C, HDMI Type-D, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, HDMI (micro), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
Z fc
Nikon ZR
Portrait
6.5/10
6.6/10
Street
6.6/10
4.8/10
Travel
6.0/10
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
4.9/10
6.6/10
Vlogging & Video
6.1/10
6.5/10
Filmmaking
4.7/10
7.9/10
Documentary
4.9/10
8.1/10
Sports & Action
6.2/10
6.4/10
Landscape
4.8/10
6.1/10
Wildlife
6.6/10
6.5/10
Casual
5.6/10
5.7/10
Food
6.1/10
7.8/10
Macro
5.8/10
6.2/10
Architecture
5.3/10
7.2/10
Astrophotography
5.3/10
5.6/10
Fun & simple
4.6/10
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Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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