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Nikon Z8 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
- Resolution (MP): the Zfc leads at 20.9 million (effective) vs the Z8's 45.7.
- Weight (body): the Zfc leads at 445 g vs the Z8's 910 g.
- EVF resolution: the Z8 leads at Approx. 3690k-dot (Quad VGA) OLED vs the Zfc's Approx. 2360k-dot (XGA) OLED.
 Z8 Nikon Z |  Zfc Nikon Z | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Format | 35.9 x 23.9 mm full-frame/FX-format | 23.5 x 15.7 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon DX format) |
| Lens mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
| Released | 2023 | —, not published |
| Sensor & Image | ||
| Sensor type | Stacked CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 35.9 x 23.9 mm full-frame/FX-format | 23.5 x 15.7 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon DX format) |
| Resolution (MP) | 45.7 | 20.9 million (effective) |
| In-body stabilisation | 5.5 stops (6.0 stops with Nikkor Z lens supporting Synchro VR) | none |
| ISO range | ISO 64 (expandable to Lo 1/Hi 2, 32-102400 equivalent) | ISO 100-51200 (expandable to ISO 204800 equivalent) |
| Autofocus & Speed | ||
| AF system | Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with deep-learning subject detection, AF assist | Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist |
| Subject detection | 493 focus points; detection range -7 to +19 EV (-9 to +19 EV with starlight view) | 209 focus points; auto-area AF with people and animal (eye) detection |
| Burst — mechanical | none (electronic shutter only) | Approx. 5 fps (Continuous H); approx. 11 fps (Continuous H extended) |
| Burst — electronic | Up to 120 fps (High-speed frame capture + C120; extended modes at 30/60/120 fps) | —, not published |
| Video | ||
| Max video | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 30p | 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD): 30p/25p/24p |
| Codecs / sampling | N-RAW (12-bit), Apple ProRes RAW HQ (12-bit), Apple ProRes 422 HQ (10-bit), H.265/HEVC (8/10-bit), H.264/AVC (8-bit) | 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 | Approx. 1.02x |
| Rear screen | 3.2-in. (8-cm), approx. 2100k-dot vertically and horizontally tilting TFT touchscreen | 7.5-cm/3.0-in., approx. 1040k-dot vari-angle TFT touch-sensitive LCD |
| Body & Handling | ||
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 144 × 118.5 × 83 mm | 134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5 mm |
| Weight (body) | 910 g | 445 g |
| Weather sealing | Fully sealed and gasketed, exceeding D850 durability; maximum consideration for dust and drip resistance; operable down to -10C/14F | —, not published |
| Shutter durability | —, not published | —, not published |
| Power & Storage | ||
| Battery life (CIPA) | Approx. 330 shots (viewfinder, energy saving off); approx. 340 shots (monitor, energy saving off); up to 340/370 with energy saving on; approx. 2280 shots in burst mode | Approx. 300 shots (CIPA) |
| Battery | EN-EL15c | EN-EL25 |
| Card slots | Dual: CFexpress (Type B)/XQD slot + SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-II slot | One slot: SD (UHS-I compliant SDHC/SDXC) |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB Type-C (SuperSpeed USB) | Type C USB connector (SuperSpeed USB) |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac; Bluetooth 5.0 | Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n; Bluetooth Specification Version 4.2 |
| HDMI | Type A HDMI connector | Type D HDMI connector |
| Price | ||
| Launch price | $3,999.95 (body only) | $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 | WANDRD Essential Camera Cube (for PRVKE 21) Fits with 24-120 f/4 · View at WANDRD | 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 (full-frame/FX-format), effective pixels 45.7 million; hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with 493 focus points; electronic shutter up to 120 fps; ISO 64-25600 standard range.”
“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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