Nikon Z fc vs Nikon D780

This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon Z fc and Nikon D780. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Nikon Z fc

Nikon D780

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Nikon.

Nikon Z fc were released 2021 and Nikon D780 was released 2020. That is a 1 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera	Released
Nikon Z fc	2021
Nikon D780	2020

Type of camera

Nikon Z fc is a Mirrorless camera while Nikon D780 is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Nikon Z fc has a "Nikon DX"-sensor while Nikon D780 has a "Nikon FX"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera	Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Nikon Z fc	75 mm Nikon DX sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Nikon D780	50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)

Resolution

Nikon Z fc has a 21 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D780 has 25 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera	Megapixels
Nikon Z fc	21 MP 20668416 pixels 5568 x 3712
Nikon D780	25 MP 24337152 pixels 6048 x 4024

Nikon D780 has a 18 % larger resolution than Nikon Z fc. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Both of these cameras offer the exact same ISO range. They both have 100 to 51200.

Camera	ISO Range
Nikon Z fc	100-51200
Nikon D780	100-51200

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon Z fc
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D780

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Nikon Z fc can shoot up to 11 pictures per seconds and Nikon D780 can shoot up to 12 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Nikon Z fc	11
Nikon D780	12

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Nikon Z fc and Nikon D780 can shoot movies.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Nikon D780 weighs 840 gr (equal to 1.85 lb) which is 89% heavier than Nikon Z fc and its 445 gr (or 0.98 lb).

Camera	Weight
Nikon Z fc	445 gr 0.98 lb
Nikon D780	840 gr 1.85 lb