The Z FC Is A Mirrorless Blast From Nikon's Past

New retro-styled camera takes inspiration from Nikon’s classic FM2 SLR

The Nikon Z fc has arrived in all its retro glory, with the mirrorless camera sportinga vintage design that harks back to the glory days of Nikon film cameras during the 1980s. A compact camera that’s effectively a redesigned version of the Nikon Z50, the Z fc has a similar look to rivals like the Fujifilm X-T30 and Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV.

Nikon’s mirrorless cameras have mostly been full-frame affairs, such as the Z6 II, aimed at experienced hobbyists or professionals. But, like the Z50, the Nikon Z fc is a more accessible camera, using a smaller DXformat sensor that makes it compact and relatively affordable.

Beneath its retro skin – which Nikon says is inspired by the Nikon FM2 SLR from 1982 – the Nikon Z fc is almost identical to the Z50, offering the same 20.9MP DX sensor, Expeed 6 processor and autofocus performance.

But there are a few key differences too. The Nikon Z fc gets a vari-angle touchscreen, which differs from the tilt-only display on the Z50, and will be ideal for vlogging. The new camera also has a USB-C port for charging on the go, plus a range of dedicated control dials.