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Nikon Z fc vs Sony A7

Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
80
Overall
73
Nikon Z fc front
 
Sony Alpha A7 front
Portability
78
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74

Nikon Z fc vs Sony A7 Key Specs

Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
  • Launched June 2021
Sony A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Replacement is Sony A7 II
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Nikon Z fc vs Sony A7 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Nikon Z fc versus Sony A7, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the Z fc (21MP) and the A7 (24MP) is relatively similar but the Z fc (APS-C) and A7 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z fc was released 7 years later than the A7 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Z fc grades against the A7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Sony A7

 Z fc A7 
ReleasedJune 2021January 2014More recent by 91 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Nikon Z fc

 A7 Z fc 
Screen resolution1230k1040kClearer screen (+190k dot)

Common features in the Nikon Z fc and Sony A7

 Z fc A7 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement

Nikon Z fc vs Sony A7 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z fc enjoys physical measurements of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Sony A7 has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Z fc and the A7.

Nikon Z fc vs Sony A7 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z fc and A7 is 79 and 78 respectively.

Nikon Z fc vs Sony A7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Sony A7 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z fc and A7.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z fc because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony A7 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Z fc is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon Z fc vs Sony A7 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Sony A7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z fc vs Sony A7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z fc Portrait photography features
Sony A7 Portrait photography features
81
has manual focus
resolution is good (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
82
manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z fc Street photography highlights
Sony A7 Street photography highlights
74
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus by touch
very good high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (445g)
79
tilting screen
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
lighter than others (474 grams)
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z fc Sports photography highlights
Sony A7 Sports photography highlights
67
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (300 shots)
66
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
low fps (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (340 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z fc Travel photography advice
Sony A7 Travel photography advice
72
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
resolution is good (21MP)
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery life (300 shots)
heavier than competition in class (445g)
69
lighter than others (474 grams)
weather proof
decent MP (24 megapixels)
bad battery (340 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z fc Landscape photography info
Sony A7 Landscape photography info
75
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (300 per charge)
75
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (340 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z fc Vlogging features
Sony A7 Vlogging features
73
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
supports face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic port
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (445g)
35
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic support
lighter than others (474 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Nikon Z fc vs Sony A7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z fc and Sony A7
 Nikon Z fcSony Alpha A7
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z fc Sony Alpha A7
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2021-06-28 2014-01-22
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5568 x 3712 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 51200 25600
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 209 117
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Sony E
Total lenses 21 121
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445g (0.98 lb) 474g (1.04 lb)
Dimensions 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 90
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 2248
Other
Battery life 300 images 340 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL25 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $949 $798