Nikon Z fc vs Sony A7 II
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Nikon Z fc vs Sony A7 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
- Revealed June 2021
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 599g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
- Announced November 2014
- Old Model is Sony A7
- Updated by Sony A7 III

Nikon Z fc vs Sony A7 II Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Nikon Z fc versus Sony A7 II, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Z fc (21MP) and the A7 II (24MP) is very comparable but the Z fc (APS-C) and A7 II (Full frame) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

The Z fc was manufactured 6 years after the A7 II which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the Z fc grades against the A7 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon Z fc vs Sony A7 II Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z fc & Sony Alpha A7 II. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon Z fc Gallery & Sony A7 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Sony A7 II
Z fc | A7 II | |||
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Announced | June 2021 | ![]() | November 2014 | More modern by 81 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Nikon Z fc
A7 II | Z fc | |||
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Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 1040k | Crisper display (+190k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon Z fc and Sony A7 II
Z fc | A7 II | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display sizing |
Nikon Z fc vs Sony A7 II Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z fc offers physical dimensions of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 II has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).
Compare the Nikon Z fc versus Sony A7 II in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Z fc vs the A7 II.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z fc and A7 II is 79 and 69 respectively.

Nikon Z fc vs Sony A7 II Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The picture here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Z fc and A7 II.
To sum up, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z fc featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A7 II will produce greater detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent Z fc will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon Z fc vs Sony A7 II Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon Z fc vs Sony A7 II Specifications
Nikon Z fc | Sony Alpha A7 II | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Z fc | Sony Alpha A7 II |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2021-06-28 | 2014-11-20 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 surface 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 |
Peak resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 204800 | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 209 | 117 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon Z | Sony E |
Available lenses | 21 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 1,230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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, XAVC S |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 445 gr (0.98 lbs) | 599 gr (1.32 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") | 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 90 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 2449 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photos | 350 photos |
Style 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 | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $949 | $1,456 |