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;

Updated: July 28, 2021 Launched in June 2021 , Nikon Z fc is a 21.0MP Entry-Level Mirrorless camera with a APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor, weather-sealed body, Fully articulated touch screen and Nikon Z lens mount.

Built-in Wireless (Wi-fi), Bluetooth Connectivity, Articulating Screen, 4K at 30fps and FHD at 120fps Video Recording, No crop on 4K Videos, Touch Screen, Electronic Built-in Viewfinder, Face Detection Focusing, 21.0MP - High Resolution Sensor, 51.200 Max ISO, 209 Focus Points, 1.040k dots LCD...

No Sensor shift Image Stabilization, Low Battery Life: 300 shots

The Nikon Z fc is good for travel photography. It's lightweight and easy to travel with, though it lacks a handgrip and isn't the most comfortable to use for long periods. Its overall image quality is excellent, with very solid low-light performance for an APS-C sensor.

Excellent image quality., Great autofocus., Fairly portable.

No handgrip., Mediocre battery life.

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;

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;

Almost identical to the Nikon Z50 internally, the Nikon Z fc produces the same excellent image quality with noise controlled well up to ISO 6,400. However, its handling is quite different as it has shutter speed, ISO and exposure compensation dials which are combined with a PASM exposure mode...

Retro styling, Traditional exposure controls, Vari-angle touchscreen

No Auto setting on the ISO or shutter speed dials, Traditional exposure controls combined with PASM exposure mode switch, No joystick for setting the AF point

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 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.

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