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Nikon Z fc vs Sony A3000

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74
Nikon Z fc front
 
Sony Alpha A3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Nikon Z fc vs Sony A3000 Key Specs

Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
  • Revealed June 2021
Sony A3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Replacement is Sony a3500
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Nikon Z fc vs Sony A3000 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon Z fc vs Sony A3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Z fc (21MP) and the A3000 (20MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Z fc was revealed 7 years later than the A3000 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Z fc matches up vs the A3000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Sony A3000

 Z fc A3000 
IntroducedJune 2021August 2013Fresher by 96 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Nikon Z fc

 A3000 Z fc 

Common features in the Nikon Z fc and Sony A3000

 Z fc A3000 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurements

Nikon Z fc vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon Z fc has got outer measurements of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Sony A3000 has sizing of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Z fc and the A3000.

Nikon Z fc vs Sony A3000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z fc and A3000 is 79 and 69 respectively.

Nikon Z fc vs Sony A3000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The photograph here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z fc and A3000.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon Z fc to offer you more detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Z fc will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon Z fc vs Sony A3000 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z fc vs Sony A3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z fc Portrait photography advice
Sony A3000 Portrait photography advice
82
you can focus manually
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z fc Street photography features
Sony A3000 Street photography features
74
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
very good high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (445 grams)
57
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (411 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z fc
Sports photography with Sony A3000
68
good megapixels (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (300 per charge)
60
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
great battery (470 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z fc Travel photography factors
Sony A3000 Travel photography factors
72
connects via bluetooth
offers focus by touch
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
low battery power (300 shots)
heavier than competition (445 grams)
60
great battery (470 shots)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (411g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z fc Landscape photography advice
Sony A3000 Landscape photography advice
75
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (300 CIPA)
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (470 per charge)
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z fc
Vlogging with Sony A3000
74
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic port
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (445 grams)
26
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (411g)
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Nikon Z fc vs Sony A3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z fc and Sony A3000
 Nikon Z fcSony Alpha A3000
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z fc Sony Alpha A3000
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2021-06-28 2013-08-27
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ image
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5568 x 3712 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 51200 16000
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 209 25
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Sony E
Number of lenses 21 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.47x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash settings Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, H.264, MP4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445 grams (0.98 lbs) 411 grams (0.91 lbs)
Physical dimensions 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.8
DXO Low light score not tested 1068
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 470 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL25 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) -
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $949 $398