Nikon Zfcvs RX100 VI
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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 & Vlogging — RX100 VI (2018): The RX100 VI trades fast apertures for a remarkable 24-200mm zoom range — giving it more versatility than any previous model. 4K/30p, 24fps burst, a pop-up EVF, and an articulating screen round out an exceptional compact package. Variable aperture limits low-light performance at the long end, but for travel and events where reach matters, there is no practical alternative at this size.
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
RX100 VI (2018)
- Travel photographers who need versatile reach in a pocketable body
- Vloggers and content creators who need 4K and an articulating screen
- Event photographers who want discreet, capable wide-to-tele coverage
- Wildlife and sports enthusiasts who want a compact travel option
Quick take: The nikon zfc has the highest resolution at 21mp; the rx100 vi is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Nikon Zfc (2021) | RX100 VI (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £700 |
| Sensor | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI Stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.9MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/120p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p, 960fps HFR |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with subject detection | Fast Hybrid AF, 315 phase-detect points, Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | None (lens-based only) | Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 11fps | 24fps |
| Battery Life | 300 shots (CIPA) | ~240 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 445g body only | 301g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.39" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots | Pop-up EVF, 2.35M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | Single UHS-I SD | Single SD / Memory Stick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Nikon Zfc | RX100 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Landscape | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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