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Nikon Z6 II 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
- Burst — mechanical: the Z6 II leads at Approx. 14 fps (Continuous H extended) vs the Zfc's Approx. 5 fps (Continuous H); approx. 11 fps (Continuous H extended).
- Weight (body): the Zfc leads at 445 g vs the Z6 II's 705 g.
- EVF resolution: the Z6 II leads at Approx. 3690k-dot (Quad VGA) OLED vs the Zfc's Approx. 2360k-dot (XGA) OLED.
 Z6 II Nikon Z |  Zfc Nikon Z | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Format | 35.9 x 23.9 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon FX 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 | 35.9 x 23.9 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon FX format) | 23.5 x 15.7 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon DX format) |
| Resolution (MP) | 24.5 million (effective) | 20.9 million (effective) |
| In-body stabilisation | 5-axis image sensor shift; up to 5.0 stops (five stops in up to five directions with compatible Z lenses) | none |
| ISO range | ISO 100-51200 (expandable to ISO 50 and ISO 204800 equivalents) | ISO 100-51200 (expandable to ISO 204800 equivalent) |
| Autofocus & Speed | ||
| AF system | Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist | Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist |
| Subject detection | 273 focus points; auto-area AF with people and animal (eye) detection | 209 focus points; auto-area AF with people and animal (eye) detection |
| Burst — mechanical | Approx. 14 fps (Continuous H 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): 60p/50p/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. 3690k-dot (Quad VGA) OLED | Approx. 2360k-dot (XGA) OLED |
| EVF magnification | Approx. 0.8x (50 mm lens at infinity, -1.0 m-1) | Approx. 1.02x |
| Rear screen | 8-cm/3.2-in., approx. 2100k-dot tilting TFT touch-sensitive LCD with 170 degree viewing angle | 7.5-cm/3.0-in., approx. 1040k-dot vari-angle TFT touch-sensitive LCD |
| Body & Handling | ||
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 134 × 100.5 × 69.5 mm | 134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5 mm |
| Weight (body) | 705 g | 445 g |
| Weather sealing | —, not published | —, not published |
| Shutter durability | —, not published | —, not published |
| Power & Storage | ||
| Battery life (CIPA) | Approx. 340 shots (viewfinder) / 410 shots (monitor); CIPA, EN-EL15c, energy saving off (up to 400/450 with energy saving on) | Approx. 300 shots (CIPA) |
| Battery | EN-EL15c | EN-EL25 |
| Card slots | Two slots: CFexpress (Type B)/XQD and SD (UHS-II compliant SDHC/SDXC) | One slot: SD (UHS-I compliant SDHC/SDXC) |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Type C USB connector (SuperSpeed USB) | Type C USB connector (SuperSpeed USB) |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac (USA); Bluetooth Specification Version 4.2 | Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n; Bluetooth Specification Version 4.2 |
| HDMI | Type C HDMI connector | Type D HDMI connector |
| Price | ||
| Launch price | $1,999.95 | $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
“35.9 x 23.9 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon FX format); 24.5 million effective pixels; 273 focus points; Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist; 1.27-cm/0.5-in. approx. 3690k-dot (Quad VGA) OLED electronic viewfinder; Approx. 0.8x 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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