Nikon Zfcvs OM-D E-M10 IV
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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?
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.
Travel & Everyday — OM-D E-M10 IV (2020): Compact Micro Four Thirds body with built-in IBIS — ideal for travellers who want stability without bulk.
Who should buy what
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
OM-D E-M10 IV (2020)
- Beginners and enthusiasts who want a compact, stylish Micro Four Thirds camera
- Travellers who want a small, light system without sacrificing image quality
- Smartphone upgraders who want a proper camera that still fits in a bag
- Anyone who wants built-in selfie capability in a traditional camera body
Quick take: The nikon zfc has the highest resolution at 21mp; the om-d e-m10 iv is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Nikon Zfc (2021) | OM-D E-M10 IV (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £469 |
| Sensor | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 20.9MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/120p | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with subject detection | Phase-detect + contrast detect, 121 points |
| Stabilisation | None (lens-based only) | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 11fps | 15fps |
| Battery Life | 300 shots (CIPA) | ~360 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 445g body only | 383g body only |
| Dimensions | 134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5mm | 121.4 × 83.6 × 49.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.39" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.46× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single UHS-I SD | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Nikon Zfc | OM-D E-M10 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Family & Everyday | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | ||
| Landscape | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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