Reasons to choose Z30
Released in 2022, Z30 has about 369 mm² of sensor area, 20.9 MP effective resolution, and a 350 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Z30
vs Nikon Z fc
VS
Sensor area
369 mm²
Z30369 mm²
Z fc- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Z30 and Z fc have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Z30MetricZ fc
20.9 MPEffective pixels20.9 MP
23.5 × 15.7Sensor23.5 × 15.7
4.2 µmPixel pitch4.2 µm
17.65 µm²Pixel area17.65 µm²
5.66 MP/cm²Pixel density5.66 MP/cm²
1.53Crop factor1.53
3,840 × 2,160Maximum video3,840 × 2,160
350 gWeight390 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
EN-EL25 lithium-ion battery Li-ion batteryBatteryEN-EL25 lithium-ion battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Z30 and Z fc have the same sensor area. The Z30 has the lighter body. The Z30 and Z fc have the same effective resolution. The Z30 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Z fc
Released in 2021, Z fc has about 369 mm² of sensor area, 20.9 MP effective resolution, and a 390 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.