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Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z50

The Nikon Z fc and the Nikon Z50 side by side, computed from this guide's catalogue.

Which to pick

Pick the Nikon Z fc if you want a newer model (2021 against 2019), which usually means better autofocus and video. On these specs the Nikon Z50 has no clear advantage: choose it if the price, the handling or a lens you own decides it.

Still torn? Ask the guide about the Nikon Z fc and the Nikon Z50

Specs side by side

Rows that differ are in full colour; the better value is marked where one is better by any measure.
Spec	Nikon Z fc	Nikon Z50
Maker	Nikon	Nikon
Mount	Nikon Z	Nikon Z
Sensor	APS-C, 23.5 x 15.6 mm	APS-C, 23.5 x 15.6 mm
Crop factor	1.5×	1.5×
Resolution	20.9 MP	20.9 MP
Stabilisation	none	none
Announced	2021	2019
Type	mirrorless camera	mirrorless camera
Weight	445 g	450 g
Lenses in this guide	233 for its sensor	233 for its sensor

Sensor size

Both sensors drawn to the same scale.

Crop factors: Nikon Z fc 1.5×, Nikon Z50 1.5×.

What a 50mm frames like

Both have the same sensor size, so a 50mm lens frames the same on each: like 75mm on full frame.

Horizontal angle of view on each.

Lenses

Both take Nikon Z lenses, so a lens bought for one works on the other: 233 lenses in this guide cover both sensors.

The Nikon Z fc: 233 Nikon Z lenses in this guide cover its sensor. The Nikon Z50: 233 Nikon Z lenses in this guide cover its sensor.