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Nikon Zfc

Nikon Zfc

The Nikon Zfc is an APS-C mirrorless camera for the Nikon Z mount that combines a retro design inspired by Nikon's classic film SLRs with modern imaging tools. Its 20.9 MP DX CMOS sensor, EXPEED 6 processor, vari-angle touchscreen and 4K UHD recording make it a compact but capable camera within the Z system. The design is not merely cosmetic: the physical dials for shutter speed, ISO and exposure compensation make the shooting process more direct, visible and deliberate.

The photographic value of the Nikon Zfc lies in the way it brings an analog-style shooting experience into a current digital camera. The APS-C sensor delivers strong image quality with compact lenses, while the Z mount gives users room to grow into both DX lenses and compatible full-frame optics. For photographers who enjoy setting exposure by hand, reading camera settings from the body and working with a camera that encourages slower visual decisions, the Zfc has a clearer personality than many simple compact mirrorless models.

In practical use, the Nikon Zfc fits travel, street photography, environmental portraits, everyday documentation, social content and lightweight video work. Its articulating screen helps with self-portraits, vlogging and high- or low-angle compositions, while the small body makes it realistic to carry every day. It is especially appealing for photographers who want character, tactile controls and solid image quality without building a large kit.

  • Iso range: ISO 100-51200; expandable to ISO 204800 (standard video sensitivity up to ISO 25600).
  • Release year: 2021
  • Connectivity wireless: Wi-Fi and Bluetooth via SnapBridge
  • Processor: Expeed 6
  • Screen size: 3.0 in
  • Sensor format: APS-C (20.9MP)
  • Battery type: EN-EL25 rechargeable Li-ion battery

Specifications

Year 2021
Sensor 20.9 MP · APS-C
Mount Nikon Z
IBIS No
Weight 445 g
Launch Price USD 960
Current Price USD 960 (Jul/2026)
Battery 300 shots
General
Brand
Nikon
Line or model
Zfc
Sensor
Effective Megapixels
20.9 Effective megapixels: usable sensor resolution for images.
Sensor type
CMOS Sensor technology (for example, CMOS, CCD).
Processor
Expeed 6
ISO range
ISO 100-51200; expandable to ISO 204800 (standard video sensitivity up to ISO 25600). Range of ISO values available on the camera.
Focus & Performance
Focus points
209 Number of available autofocus points.
Body
Body type
SLR-style mirrorless
Body classification
Mirrorless
Dimensions
Approx. 134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5 mm Physical body dimensions (width × height × depth), usually in mm.
Weather Sealing
Weather sealing against dust and moisture.
Viewfinder
0.39-in approx. 2,360k-dot OLED electronic viewfinder Viewfinder type (optical or electronic) for composition.
Display
Screen size
3.0 in Physical size of the screen; measured by the visible diagonal in inches.
Resolution
Approx. 1,040k dots Number of pixels shown on the screen (width × height).
Touch Screen
Indicates whether the screen supports touch for menus or focus.
Articulation
Vari-angle touch-sensitive LCD Screen articulation type (tilting, fully‑articulated, etc.).
Video
Video modes
4K UHD 3840 × 2160 up to 30p with no crop; Full HD up to 120p for slow motion. Available combinations of resolution and frames per second (FPS) for video recording.
4K Max FPS
30 Maximum frames per second at 4K.
FHD Max FPS
120 Maximum frames per second in Full HD.
Connectivity
Wireless
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth via SnapBridge Wireless features available (Bluetooth/Wi‑Fi).
Additional info
Battery type
EN-EL25 rechargeable Li-ion battery Battery type/model used by the camera.
Continuous shooting
Up to approx. 11 fps in continuous H extended; continuous L approx. 1-4 fps. Maximum burst shooting speed in frames per second (fps).
Storage media
SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards, UHS-I compliant Card/storage media formats supported by the camera.
Launch price
USD 960 In 2021, it is the manufacturer’s suggested price at release.
Current price
USD 960 It is the approximate market value (used or new) as of Jul/2026.
Mount
Nikon Z Lens mount type supported by the camera. If L-Mount Alliance appears, it means the camera uses Leica L mount shared across alliance brands.

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