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Nikon Z fc vs Sony A7 II

Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
80
Overall
73
Nikon Z fc front
 
Sony Alpha A7 II front
Portability
69
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75

Nikon Z fc vs Sony A7 II Key Specs

Nikon Z fc
(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
Sony A7 II
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Sony A7 II

 Z fc A7 II 
AnnouncedJune 2021November 2014More modern by 81 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully 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 
Display resolution1230k1040kCrisper display (+190k dot)

Common features in the Nikon Z fc and Sony A7 II

 Z fc A7 II 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimensions3"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).

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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.

Nikon Z fc vs Sony A7 II size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Sony A7 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z fc as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7 II as a Portrait photography camera
81
manual focus
decent MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
82
has manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z fc Street photography features
Sony A7 II Street photography features
74
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
features focus via touch
great high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (445g)
80
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z fc Sports photography info
Sony A7 II Sports photography info
67
decent MP (21MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (300 shots)
73
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
terrible battery pack (350 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z fc as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7 II as a Travel photography camera
72
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
decent MP (21 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery pack (300 per charge)
heavier than competitors in class (445 grams)
61
weather sealing
resolution is good (24MP)
terrible battery pack (350 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z fc Landscape photography highlights
Sony A7 II Landscape photography highlights
75
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
great high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (300 CIPA)
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
terrible battery pack (350 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z fc
Vlogging with Sony A7 II
73
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
has face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic support
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (445 grams)
36
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
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Nikon Z fc vs Sony A7 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z fc and Sony A7 II
 Nikon Z fcSony Alpha A7 II
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