Nikon Z f Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera

Overview

Street corners, travel days and family gatherings are where the Nikon Z f earns its place, pairing FM-style aluminum dials with a full-frame mirrorless body. A backside-illuminated sensor and in-body stabilization work behind the Z mount, and a vari-angle touchscreen joins the electronic viewfinder.

Classic dials over modern internals make it a camera people reach for on walks, while subject detection handles people, pets, birds and vehicles. Video goes further than the retro look suggests, with oversampled UHD and log profiles. Lens inclusion is the open question, since the listing names only the mount.

Who it's for

Hobbyists moving up from a phone or an older DSLR who like turning physical dials will feel at home here. Shooters who rely on a pop-up flash should look elsewhere.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

High ISO results come from the backside-illuminated sensor and the EXPEED processor working together to hold down noise. Sharp handheld shots at slow shutter speeds depend on the in-body stabilization, which also steadies adapted lenses. Moving subjects rely on deep learning detection locking onto eyes, while the electronic shutter delivers the fastest bursts.

Where it stands among mirrorless cameras

• #7 most-searched brand and model of the 36 mirrorless cameras lines we track (by search demand, not sales).

From the specs of the 53 mirrorless cameras we list; not a test result.

Specifications

Closest rivals on specs

Sony ZV-E10 Mirrorless Camera with 16-50mm Lens

• Continuous shooting 30 vs 11 fps (+173%)