Clicky

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon Z fc

Portability
86
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A7 front
 
Nikon Z fc front
Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
80
Overall
73

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon Z fc Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 320g - 119 x 68 x 41mm
  • Introduced September 2019
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-A5
Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
  • Launched June 2021
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon Z fc Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm X-A7 and Nikon Z fc, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and the Z fc (21MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The Fujifilm X-A7 was introduced 21 months before the Z fc which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-A7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z fc being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-A7 scores against the Z fc with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban
	
	

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Nikon Z fc

 Fujifilm X-A7 Z fc 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2760k1040kClearer screen (+1720k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Fujifilm X-A7

 Z fc Fujifilm X-A7 
LaunchedJune 2021September 2019Fresher by 21 months

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Nikon Z fc

 Fujifilm X-A7 Z fc 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon Z fc Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A7 enjoys outer dimensions of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) and the Nikon Z fc has measurements of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-A7 and Nikon Z fc in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 versus the Z fc.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon Z fc size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A7 and Z fc is 86 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon Z fc top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon Z fc Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The visual underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Z fc.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Fujifilm X-A7 to give greater detail using its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-A7 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon Z fc sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon Z fc Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon Z fc Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Portrait photography advice
Nikon Z fc Portrait photography advice
81
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW files
81
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Street photography features
Nikon Z fc Street photography features
80
fully articulated screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
includes focus by touch
no image stabilization
74
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
comes with touch focus
above average ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average in class (445g)
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A7
Sports photography with Nikon Z fc
72
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
good battery (440 shots)
has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
67
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
low battery (300 CIPA)
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon Z fc as a Travel photography camera
88
good battery (440 CIPA)
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
MP count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
72
has bluetooth
comes with touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
selfie friendly display
low battery (300 per charge)
heavier than average in class (445 grams)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Landscape photography factors
Nikon Z fc Landscape photography factors
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
very good size screen (3.5")
MP count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (440 shots)
no image stabilization
75
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low battery (300 shots)
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Vlogging information
Nikon Z fc Vlogging information
81
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic socket
no image stabilization
73
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic socket
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average in class (445g)
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon Z fc Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A7 and Nikon Z fc
 Fujifilm X-A7Nikon Z fc
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-A7 Nikon Z fc
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-09-11 2021-06-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 21MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 5568 x 3712
Maximum native ISO 12800 51200
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 425 209
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Amount of lenses 54 21
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 2,760k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.68x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, forced, slow synchro, 2nd curtain, commander, suppressed) Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 320 grams (0.71 pounds) 445 grams (0.98 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 68 x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 photos 300 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S EN-EL25
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $700 $949