Note that Thom has a dedicated site for the Nikon Z System: zsystemuser.com
The following are the Canon EOS M mirrorless cameras that have been reviewed (click on the linked camera names below to be taken to the review):
- Nikon Z5 Camera Review
- Nikon Z6 Camera Review
- Nikon Z6II Camera Review
- Nikon Z6III Camera Review
- Nikon Z7 Camera Review
- Nikon Z7II Camera Review
- Nikon Z8 Camera Review
- Nikon Z9 Camera Review
- Nikon Z30 Camera Review
- Nikon Z50 Camera Review
- Nikon Z50II Camera Review
- Nikon Zfc Camera Review
- Nikon Zf Camera Review
So What Would Thom Get? Any of the Z cameras are solid choices, so it depends a bit on what you want and need.
DX: The Z50II is the smallest, most travel-worthy camera of the bunch, but none are slouches in that regard. The Zfc is a mild update to the original Z50 internally, but externally it grew a bit to accommodate the retro dial-based UX. The Z30 is also a mild update to the original Z50, with the removal of the EVF and an articulating Rear LCD being the primary changes. So: you buy a Zfc if you like film-style photography, the Z30 if you're a vlogger/videographer. Everyone else should get the new Z50II, which is one of my recommended travel cameras.
FX: The Zf, Z5, Z6, Z6II, Z6III, Z7, Z7II, Z8, and Z9, because of the full frame sensor in them, are bigger and heavier than the DX cameras. Videographers should get a Zf or Z6II. Still photographers looking for the best bargain should get the Z5. Most of the rest should consider the Zf, Z6III, Z7II, or Z8, depending upon how much they can afford. The Z9 is the flagship of the lineup, and is a versatile jack-of-all-trades, but that comes with a size, weight, and price penalty. Most people are well served by one of the lower models.
