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.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Z fc
vs Ricoh GR IIIx
VS
Sensor area
369 mm²
Z fc367 mm²
GR IIIx- Area ratio
- 1.01:1
- Absolute difference
- 2 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0.6%
The Z fc has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
Key specification differences
Z fcMetricGR IIIx
20.9 MPEffective pixels24.24 MP
23.5 × 15.7Sensor23.5 × 15.6
4.2 µmPixel pitch3.89 µm
17.65 µm²Pixel area15.12 µm²
5.66 MP/cm²Pixel density6.61 MP/cm²
1.53Crop factor1.53
3,840 × 2,160Maximum video1,920 × 1,080
390 gWeight262 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
EN-EL25 lithium-ion battery Li-ion batteryBatteryDB-110 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 Z fc has the larger sensor area. The GR IIIx has the lighter body. The GR IIIx has the higher effective resolution. The Z fc and GR IIIx were both released in 2021. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose GR IIIx
Released in 2021, GR IIIx has about 367 mm² of sensor area, 24.24 MP effective resolution, and a 262 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.