Nikon D6 vs Nikon Z fc

This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon D6 and Nikon Z fc. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Nikon.

Nikon D6 were released 2020 and Nikon Z fc was released 2021. That is a 1 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Nikon D6 2020
Nikon Z fc 2021

Type of camera

Nikon D6 is a DSLR camera while Nikon Z fc is a Mirrorless camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Nikon D6 has a "Nikon FX"-sensor while Nikon Z fc has a "Nikon DX"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Nikon D6 50 mm
Full-frame sensor
No crop factor/focal length multiplier
Nikon Z fc 75 mm
Nikon DX sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)

Resolution

Both these cameras have the exact same resolution. Nikon D6 has a 21 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon Z fc has 21 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Nikon D6 21 MP
20668416 pixels
5568 x 3712
Nikon Z fc 21 MP
20668416 pixels
5568 x 3712

ISO range

Nikon D6 has a larger ISO-range than Nikon Z fc. Nikon D6 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 102400 while Nikon Z fc has 100 to 51200.

Camera ISO Range
Nikon D6 100-102400
Nikon Z fc 100-51200

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D6
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon Z fc

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Nikon D6 can shoot up to 14 pictures per seconds and Nikon Z fc can shoot up to 11 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Nikon D6 14
Nikon Z fc 11

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Nikon D6 and Nikon Z fc can shoot movies.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Nikon D6 weighs 1270 gr (equal to 2.8 lb) which is 185% heavier than Nikon Z fc and its 445 gr (or 0.98 lb).

Camera Weight
Nikon D6 1270 gr
2.8 lb
Nikon Z fc 445 gr
0.98 lb

Nikon D6 vs Nikon Z fc Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Nikon D6 and Nikon Z fc, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product
Nikon D6
Nikon Z fc
Name Nikon D6 Nikon Z fc
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Release Date and Price
Nikon D6
Nikon Z fc
Release Year 2020 2021
Release Date 2019-09-04 2021-06-29
MSRP 6499 USD 959 USD
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Camera Type
Nikon D6
Nikon Z fc
Camera Type DSLR Mirrorless
Sensor
Nikon D6
Nikon Z fc
Sensor Size Full Frame (approx 36 x 23.9 mm)
Also known as "FX"
APS-C (approx 23.7 x 15.5 mm)
Also known as "DX"
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Resolution 5568 x 3712 pixels 5568 x 3712 pixels
Megapixels 21 MP 21 MP
Image Processor EXPEED 6 EXPEED 6
Image
Nikon D6
Nikon Z fc
ISO Range 100 - 102400 100 - 51200
White Balance Presets 12 8
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Nikon D6
Nikon Z fc
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 105 209
Lens Mount Nikon F

See Compatible Lenses
Nikon Z

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier FX (Full frame)
No multiplier
Example:
24 mm remains 24 mm
50 mm remains 50 mm
100 mm remains 100 mm
200 mm remains 200 mm
DX / APS-C (1.5x)
1.5x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 36 mm
50 mm becomes 75 mm
100 mm becomes 150 mm
200 mm becomes 300 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Nikon D6
Nikon Z fc
Articulated LCD Fixed Fully articulated
Screen size 3.2” 3”
Screen dots 2359000 1040000
Touch screen Yes Yes
Screen type TFT LCD TFT LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.72x 1.02× (0.68× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution 0 2360000
Photography features
Nikon D6
Nikon Z fc
Frames per second 14 fps 11 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 900 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash No No
Built-in Flash Range N/A N/A
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes Yes
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Highlight Weighted
Spot
Multi
Center Weighted
Highlight Weighted
Spot
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features
Nikon D6
Nikon Z fc
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format MPEG4
H.264
MPEG4
H.264
Video resolution 1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Nikon D6
Nikon Z fc
Memory Card Compact Flash Express
XQD
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Nikon D6
Nikon Z fc
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes Yes
Headphone Port Yes No
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11ac + Bluetooth)
Yes
Built-in (802.11ac + Bluetooth)
Remote Control Yes (Wired or smartphone) Yes (via smartphone)
GPS Yes
Built-in
No
Body & Dimensions
Nikon D6
Nikon Z fc
Enviromentally sealed Yes Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details EN-EL18c lithium-ion battery & charager
EN-EL25 lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 3580 shots 300 shots
Width 160 mm 135 mm
Height 163 mm 94 mm
Depth 92 mm 44 mm
Weight 1270 gram 445 gram