Upgrade Guide
Nikon Nikon Zfc→Nikon Z30
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the Nikon Zfc. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the Z30
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Generation1 year newer (2022 vs 2021)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (21MP)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Nikon Zfc | Z30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street | -2.0 | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Portrait | — | ||
| Family & Everyday | +2.0 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +5.0 | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Nikon Zfc | Z30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £479 | |
| Released | 2021 | 2022 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS | |
| Resolution | 21MP | 21MP | |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/120p | 4K/30p, 4K/60p (with crop), 1080p/120p | |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with subject detection | Phase-detect, 209 points, subject tracking (human/animal/vehicle) | |
| Stabilisation | None (lens-based only) | None (no IBIS) | |
| Burst Rate | 11fps | 11fps | |
| Battery Life | 300 shots (CIPA) | ~300 shots (CIPA) | |
| Weight | 445g body only | 405g body only | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | |
| Viewfinder | 0.39" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots | None | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount | Nikon Z-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single UHS-I SD | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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