Upgrade Guide
Nikon Z30→Nikon Nikon Zfc
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The Nikon Zfc offers little measurable spec improvement over the Z30. Spend the money on glass instead.
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (21MP)
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StabilisationIBIS not present in new body
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Z30 | Nikon Zfc | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | -5.0 | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Family & Everyday | -2.0 | ||
| Portrait | — | ||
| Street | +2.0 | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Z30 | Nikon Zfc | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £479 | £799 | |
| Released | 2022 | 2021 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS | |
| Resolution | 21MP | 21MP | |
| Video | 4K/30p, 4K/60p (with crop), 1080p/120p | 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/120p | |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 209 points, subject tracking (human/animal/vehicle) | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with subject detection | |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None (lens-based only) | |
| Burst Rate | 11fps | 11fps | |
| Battery Life | ~300 shots (CIPA) | 300 shots (CIPA) | |
| Weight | 405g body only | 445g body only | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | |
| Viewfinder | None | 0.39" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount | Nikon Z-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single UHS-I SD |
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