Nikon Zfcvs ZV-E1
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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.
Video Creators, Vloggers & Filmmakers — ZV-E1 (2023): Full-frame video quality in a vlogging body — exceptional low-light performance and a genuinely compact form factor.
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
ZV-E1 (2023)
- Video creators who want full-frame low-light quality in a compact body
- Vloggers stepping up from APS-C who prioritise image quality over resolution
- Filmmakers who want S-Log3 and cinematic colour in a run-and-gun package
- A7S III users who want the same sensor in a smaller, lighter body
Quick take: The nikon zfc has the highest resolution at 21mp; the nikon zfc is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Nikon Zfc (2021) | ZV-E1 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS | 12.1MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS Exmor R |
| Resolution | 20.9MP | 12.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/120p | 4K/60p (S-Cinetone, S-Log3), 4K/120p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with subject detection | Real-time Tracking AF with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | None (lens-based only) | IBIS — Active Mode for video |
| Burst Rate | 11fps | 10fps |
| Battery Life | 300 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots (CIPA) / ~105 min video |
| Weight | 445g body only | 483g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5mm | 121.4 × 71.6 × 54.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.39" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots | None — screen only |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single UHS-I SD | Single CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic, Multi-Interface Shoe |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Nikon Zfc | ZV-E1 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Landscape | — |
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