Nikon Zfcvs A6700
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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.
All-Round & Video — A6700 (2023): Best-in-class autofocus and 4K/120p video in a compact APS-C body — the standout camera under £1,000.
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
A6700 (2023)
- APS-C photographers who want the best Sony autofocus in a compact body
- Video shooters who need 4K/120p and subject tracking in a smaller package
- A6400 or A6600 owners ready for a significant AF and video upgrade
- Photographers who want near-A7 performance without the full-frame price
Quick take: The a6700 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the nikon zfc is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Nikon Zfc (2021) | A6700 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £999 |
| Sensor | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS | 26MP APS-C Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.9MP | 26.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/120p | 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with subject detection | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human/animal/bird/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | None (lens-based only) | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 11fps | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 300 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 445g body only | 493g body only |
| Dimensions | 134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5mm | 122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.39" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single UHS-I SD | Single SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Nikon Zfc | A6700 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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