Nikon Z fc Gets Silver Award at DPReview (86% Overall Score)
DPReview completed their full in-depth review for the Nikon Z fc mirrorless camera. And this Nikon Z fc gets an impressive 86% overall score and Silver Award from the experts at DPReview.
Nikon Z fc Key Features:
- 20.9MP DX-Format CMOS Sensor
- EXPEED 6 Image Processor
- UHD 4K and Full HD Video Recording
- 2.36m-Dot OLED Electronic Viewfinder
- 3″ 1.04m-Dot Vari-Angle Touchscreen
- ISO 100-51200, Up to 11 fps Shooting
- 209-Point Hybrid AF, Eye Detection AF
- Time-Lapse Movie
- Built-In Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
- USB Type-C Connectivity
What we like
- Classic film camera design
- Excellent image quality; sensor allows for shadow brightening with little increase in noise
- Solid 4K and 1080p video quality with no crop
- Reliable autofocus system
- Solid, well-designed control dials
- Still and video settings kept in their own ‘sandbox’
- Decent amount of video capture controls
- Microphone jack
- Convenient USB charging
- Lightweight compared to peers
What we don’t
- No in-body image stabilization
- Images sometimes have a blue cast when using auto white balance, which may require changing settings
- Lack of joystick slows down AF point selection
- No selfie-specific features like some peers
- Camera feels a bit hollow flimsy plastic door over battery/memory card slot
- Lacks a headphone jack
- No support for Log or HLG video output
- Limited selection of APS-C Z-mount lenses
- Auto ISO function awkward to access or control
Conclusion from DPReview:
The Nikon Z fc is an APS-C mirrorless camera that successfully brings back the design of the company’s film cameras. It offers plenty of hands-on controls, a vlogger-friendly fully articulating touchscreen, excellent still and video quality, and plenty of customizability. It could use refinement in a few areas, but for those looking for an eye-catching camera that can capture the moment for social media and more, the Z fc is a solid choice.
Nikon Z fc body: $956.95 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.
Nikon Z fc with 16-50mm Lens: $1,096.95 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.
Nikon Z fc with 28mm Lens: $1,196.95 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.
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