Nikon Z fc Mirrorless Digital Camera (Body Only)

Almost identical to the Nikon Z50 internally, the Nikon Z fc produces the same excellent image quality with noise controlled well up to ISO 6,400. However, its handling is quite different as it has shutter speed, ISO and exposure compensation dials which are combined with a PASM exposure mode...

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  Retro styling, Traditional exposure controls, Vari-angle touchscreen

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  No Auto setting on the ISO or shutter speed dials, Traditional exposure controls combined with PASM exposure mode switch, No joystick for setting the AF point

The Nikon Z fc is everything the Nikon Df should have been. It’s an unapologetically retro camera with all the mod cons you’d expect from a current mirrorless camera. The aluminium dials are a joy to operate and the body looks so pretty you’ll likely display the camera when it’s not in use.

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  Gorgeous styling, Solid specs, Well priced

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  Compromised ergonomics, 'Only' 20.9 megapixels, Lack of DX Z-mount lenses

Updated: Launched in January , Nikon Z fc is a 21.0MP Entry-Level Mirrorless camera with a APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor, Fully articulated touch screen and Nikon Z lens mount.

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  Built-in Wireless (Wi-fi), Bluetooth Connectivity, Articulating Screen, 4K (UHD) Video, No crop on 4K Videos, Touch Screen, Electronic Built-in Viewfinder, Face Detection Focusing, 21.0MP - High Resolution Sensor, 51.200 Max ISO, 209 Focus Points, 1.040k dots LCD Resolution, 11.0fps Shooting w/...

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  No Sensor shift Image Stabilization, Low Battery Life: 300 shots, No Environmental Sealing

The Z fc is priced at $960 body-only, $1100 with a silver version of the 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR zoom and $1200 with the retro-looking 28mm F2.8 (SE) prime lens.

Seems like looking old is the new way of marketing your products. Nikon takes retro seriously with its recently launched APS-C camera, the Nikon Z fc, that comes with aesthetics harking back to the days of film.

The Nikon Z fc is a triumph of design that offers a different shooting experience to the Nikon Z50 at a great price. The vari-angle screen is also an inspired choice that embodies Nikon's old-meets-new 'fusion' concept.

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  Beautiful design, Useful vari-angle touch screen, A well-struck balance of old and new, Great value

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  Needs more native lenses, Grip less suited to large lenses, No UHS-II support

Nikon’s latest APS-C mirrorless camera harks back to its manual-focus film SLRs. Andy Westlake investigates whether there’s substance behind the retro whimsy

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  Retro styling will appeal to Nikon fans, Fine image quality up to ISO 12,800 at least, Large, clear viewfinder and fully articulated screen, Excellent autofocus performance

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  Slightly bulkier than its APS-C rivals, Very limited DX-format Z-mount lens options, Kit lenses don’t have aperture rings, Slab-shaped, grip-less body handles awkwardly, Auto ISO can only be engaged via the menu, Very few updates compared to the Z 50

Come for the style, stay for the performance

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  Striking old-school looks, Great autofocus performance, Useful flippy screen

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  No in-body image stabilisation, Not many retro-style Nikkor lenses (yet), No headphone input

The Z fc is a small, relatively light camera that looks stylish and offers the plenty of adjustable controls.

We usually strive for objectivity here at Trusted Reviews, but it’s impossible to get away from the fact that one’s relationship with a camera (or any similar tech product, really) starts on an emotional level.

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  Gorgeous FE-inspired retro styling, Lightweight build, Fast, accurate AF, Vlogger friendly features, You want a portable camera with personality : The Z fc’s old-school styling and control set-up make it stand out from the mirrorless pack, and its portability makes it suited to travel and street...

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  No in-body stabilisation, No headphone input, You’re looking for cutting edge performance : The lack of in-body stabilisation isn’t unusual in a camera in this price range, but its inclusion would have brought the Z fc’s performance up a level.

Amazing image quality - have been so impressed so far. Love the manual controls mixed with ability to use on full auto mode to suit the shooting situation. Have used this Z fc for both sports (soccer, tennis) shots with the 50-250mm DX Z zoom lens, as well as some close-ups and landscapes with the...

As a Nikon user since the 70's this has turned out to be a great addition. I love the nostalgic look and paired with the 24-200 and 50 micro its the travel trifecta. Hoping the additional grip eventually makes its way to the USA but that is matter of personal preference.

This was an anniversary present to my wife, but I couldn’t help picking it up and testing it out. For both of us, this was our first experience with a non-mirrored camera. To me this camera is an elegant blend of the best of analog dials and digital precision.

The Nikon Z fc brings me back to the 70’s and 80’s shooting film. The tactile feel of the dials and styling are what I used while learning the art. I shoot mostly in manual and adjusting the dials is much easier then maneuvering the digital screen.

This is a fantastic camera. I bought it for my wife and she loved it the minute she saw it. The thing she really likes are the dials on top of the camera, rather than hunting menus. She keeps the camera set on manual, usually at f/5.6.

Superb image quality. Great user interface. One of the most fun camera's I've ever used. Definitely an incremental upgrade from the Z50. Superb light weight and the retro look is fun. Auto Focus is great and reliable Nikon colors are impressive.

I purchased the light brown Z fc with the 16-50 zoom and purchased the 50-250 as well. This was all for my son, and both he and I recognized that we were purchasing this as both an awesome photo-making marvel AND as a retro-design just like the FE2 of the 80's that I shot with for years and years.

My dream come true...fantastic all around state of the art technology in a retro traditional Nikon style body. Nikon, Please, Please give me a full frame version in same camera style body.

The perfect little purse camera that's compact, but incredibly versatile! I use this all the time to take candid photos, and it never draws attention like my Z7ii.

Absolutely love the camera and design, got me back into photography!!