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Nikon Z50 vs Nikon Z fc
Every spec below is quoted from the makers' official pages — where a figure isn't published we say so rather than guess. Sizes are drawn at true relative scale from published dimensions, and the bag-fit row is computed against our measured bag catalog.
The 3 biggest published differences
- Weight (body): the Zfc leads at 445 g vs the Z50's 450 g.
- AF system: Z50 has Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF; Zfc has Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist.
- Subject detection: Z50 has 209 focus points; wide-area AF (S/L) and auto-area AF (Eye-Detection AF for people and animals per Nikon; not itemized in spec table); Zfc has 209 focus points; auto-area AF with people and animal (eye) detection.
 Z50 Nikon Z |  Zfc Nikon Z | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Format | 23.5 x 15.7 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon DX format) | 23.5 x 15.7 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon DX format) |
| Lens mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
| Released | —, not published | —, not published |
| Sensor & Image | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 23.5 x 15.7 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon DX format) | 23.5 x 15.7 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon DX format) |
| Resolution (MP) | 20.9 million (effective) | 20.9 million (effective) |
| In-body stabilisation | none | none |
| ISO range | ISO 100-51200 (expandable to ISO 204800 equivalent) | ISO 100-51200 (expandable to ISO 204800 equivalent) |
| Autofocus & Speed | ||
| AF system | Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF | Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist |
| Subject detection | 209 focus points; wide-area AF (S/L) and auto-area AF (Eye-Detection AF for people and animals per Nikon; not itemized in spec table) | 209 focus points; auto-area AF with people and animal (eye) detection |
| Burst — mechanical | Approx. 5 fps (high-speed); approx. 11 fps (high-speed extended) | Approx. 5 fps (Continuous H); approx. 11 fps (Continuous H extended) |
| Burst — electronic | —, not published | —, not published |
| Video | ||
| Max video | 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD): 30p/25p/24p | 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD): 30p/25p/24p |
| Codecs / sampling | H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding; MOV, MP4 | H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding; MOV, MP4 |
| Recording limit | —, not published | —, not published |
| Viewfinder & Screen | ||
| EVF resolution | Approx. 2360k-dot (XGA) OLED | Approx. 2360k-dot (XGA) OLED |
| EVF magnification | Approx. 1.02x (50 mm lens at infinity, -1.0 m-1) | Approx. 1.02x |
| Rear screen | 8-cm/3.2-in., approx. 1040k-dot tilting TFT touch-sensitive LCD | 7.5-cm/3.0-in., approx. 1040k-dot vari-angle TFT touch-sensitive LCD |
| Body & Handling | ||
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 126.5 × 93.5 × 60 mm | 134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5 mm |
| Weight (body) | 450 g | 445 g |
| Weather sealing | —, not published | —, not published |
| Shutter durability | —, not published | —, not published |
| Power & Storage | ||
| Battery life (CIPA) | Approx. 300 shots (CIPA) | Approx. 300 shots (CIPA) |
| Battery | EN-EL25a/EN-EL25 | EN-EL25 |
| Card slots | One slot: SD (UHS-I compliant SDHC/SDXC) | One slot: SD (UHS-I compliant SDHC/SDXC) |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Hi-Speed USB with Micro-B connector | Type C USB connector (SuperSpeed USB) |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n; Bluetooth Specification Version 4.2 | Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n; Bluetooth Specification Version 4.2 |
| HDMI | Type D HDMI connector | Type D HDMI connector |
| Price | ||
| Launch price | $859.95 | $959.95 |
| Size, to scale | ||
Front view, drawn at the same scale from each maker's published W×H (mm). | ||
| Smallest bag that fits | ||
| Body + standard zoom | Think Tank Mirrorless Mover 25 V2 Fits with 24-120 f/4 · View at B&H Photo Video | Think Tank Mirrorless Mover 25 V2 Fits with 24-120 f/4 · View at B&H Photo Video |
Sources
“23.5 x 15.7 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon DX format); 20.9 million effective pixels; 209 focus points; ISO 100-51200; 0.99-cm/0.39-in. approx. 2360k-dot (XGA) OLED electronic viewfinder; Approx. 1.02x magnification”
“23.5 x 15.7 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon DX format); 20.9 million effective pixels; 209 focus points; approx. 2360k-dot (XGA) OLED; 7.5-cm/3.0-in., approx. 1040k-dot vari-angle TFT touch-sensitive LCD”
Spec values are the manufacturers' published figures, compared factually — we don't rank cameras. Fit verdicts are planning estimates from published interior dimensions, not guarantees. See methodology.
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