Nikon Z6 II vs Nikon Z fc
This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon Z6 II and Nikon Z fc. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
These cameras are both manufacturered by Nikon.
Nikon Z6 II were released 2020 and Nikon Z fc was released 2021. That is a 1 years difference. In tech, this period of time can be of interest since technology is always improving etc.| Camera | Manufacturer | Released |
| Nikon Z6 II | Nikon | 2020 |
| Nikon Z fc | Nikon | 2021 |
Type of camera
Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Nikon Z6 II has a "FX"-sensor while Nikon Z fc has a "DX"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also effect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.
| Camera | Experienced focal length when using a lens with 50mm focal length (ex a common "50mm f/1.8") | |
| Nikon Z6 II | 50 mm | (a fullframe sensor does not have a crop factor / focal length multiplier) |
| Nikon Z fc | 75 mm | (a Nikon DX sensor have a crop factor / focal length multiplier by * 1.5) |
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)
Resolution
Nikon Z6 II has a 25 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 | Pixel (total) | Pixels (width) | Pixels (height) |
| Nikon Z6 II | 25 MP | 24337152 | 6048 | 4024 |
| Nikon Z fc | 21 MP | 20668416 | 5568 | 3712 |
Nikon Z6 II has a 18 % larger resolution than Nikon Z fc. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterwards while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Both of these cameras offers the exact same ISO range. They both have 100 to 51200.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Nikon Z6 II | 100-51200 |
| Nikon Z fc | 100-51200 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that supports autofocus, does not have a autofocus motor of their own but this wont cause any problems with these two cameras.
Here is a complete overview of which lenses that work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon Z6 II
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon Z fc
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definately be of interest. Nikon Z6 II 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 Z6 II | 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 Z6 II 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, carried around, for several hours at the time.
Nikon Z6 II weighs 705 gr (equal to 1,55 lb) which is 58% heavier than Nikon Z fc and its 445 gr (or 0,98 lb).
| Camera | Weight (in gram) | Weight (in pounds) |
| Nikon Z6 II | 705 gr | 1,55 lb |
| Nikon Z fc | 445 gr | 0,98 lb |
