20.9MP CMOS sensor; Burst shooting up to 11 fps with full AF (9 fps with 14-bit Raw); Oversampled UHD 4K video at up to 30p, using the sensor's full width; Fully-articulating 1.04M-dot rear touchscreen; 2.36M-dot OLED viewfinder;

20.9MP CMOS sensor; Burst shooting up to 11 fps with full AF (9 fps with 14-bit Raw); Oversampled UHD 4K video at up to 30p, using the sensor's full width; Fully-articulating 1.04M-dot rear touchscreen; 2.36M-dot OLED viewfinder;

The Z fc isn’t a cutting-edge camera – you’ll find more advanced features and better performance on similarly priced cameras from Fujifilm, Panasonic and Sony – but it doesn’t disgrace itself at all on the image quality front. At the same time, its retro styling gives it a personality and appeal that far outstrip that of the Z50 with which it shares so much, and the various vlogger-focussed touches show that, despite the old-school looks, this is a camera designed for today’s multi-disciplined users.

Striking old-school looks; Great autofocus performance; Useful flippy screen;

No in-body image stabilisation; Not many retro-style Nikkor lenses (yet); No headphone input;

Gorgeous FE-inspired retro styling; Lightweight build; Fast, accurate AF; Vlogger friendly features;

No in-body stabilisation; No headphone input;

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.

Those looking for a light, inexpensive and stylish ILC with direct controls and vlogging-friendly features.;

Those who prefer a more substantial-feeling body, best-in-class autofocus or a wider selection of native lenses.;

The Nikon Z fc is a triumph of design that offers a different shooting experience to the Nikon Z50 at a great price. The vari-angle screen is also an inspired choice that embodies Nikon's old-meets-new 'fusion' concept. More advanced photographers might miss the lack of weather-proofing and a larger full-frame sensor, especially considering current native lens availability. But for everyone else, the Z fc is a great mix of retro design and mirrorless shooting power.

Beautiful design; Useful vari-angle touch screen; A well-struck balance of old and new; Great value;

Needs more native lenses; Grip less suited to large lenses; No UHS-II support

Striking old-school looks; Great autofocus performance; Useful flippy screen;

No in-body image stabilisation; Not many retro-style Nikkor lenses (yet); No headphone input;

We thought this retro camera was going to wow us. Instead it's rather proven that sometimes ideas from the past are best left there. Clearly there's future potential here, but the lens range needs to further develop before there will be the maturity that could allow the Fc to proudly hang its hat on the Nikon FM2 of years past.

Fairly priced entry into Z mount; Decent image quality potential - if you invest in the right lens; Retro dial-based controls;

Plasticky build quality; Slow kit lens doesn't represent camera's true capability; Autofocus not a patch on Canon's EOS R; Not full-frame - just to avoid any doubts;

Introduction; Sample photos; Build quality and handling; Buffer depth; Image quality; ISO control weirdness; Cold ducks; Lens options; Autofocus; Video performance; Should you buy it?;

Introduction; Sample photos; Build quality and handling; Buffer depth; Image quality; ISO control weirdness; Cold ducks; Lens options; Autofocus; Video performance; Should you buy it?;

The Z fc is a small, relatively light camera that looks stylish and offers the plenty of adjustable controls.

The Nikon Z fc is a desirably retro-fashioned yet affordable entry point into Nikon’s growing Z series mirrorless camera lineup, providing access to a growing number of lenses and accessories.

Stylish design, Growing lens lineup, Manual controls, Touchscreen

‘Only’ an APS-C sensor, Lacks the waterproofing