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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
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| 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.
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 →