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Nikon Z fc vs Sony A7 III

Portability
79
Imaging
68
Features
80
Overall
72
Nikon Z fc front
 
Sony Alpha A7 III front
Portability
63
Imaging
73
Features
92
Overall
80

Nikon Z fc vs Sony A7 III Key Specs

Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
  • Released June 2021
Sony A7 III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Superseded the Sony A7 II
  • New Model is Sony A7 IV
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Nikon Z fc vs Sony A7 III Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon Z fc and Sony A7 III, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Z fc (21MP) and the A7 III (24MP) is relatively comparable but the Z fc (APS-C) and A7 III (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z fc was manufactured 3 years after the A7 III which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Z fc matches up vs the A7 III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Sony A7 III

 Z fc A7 III 
AnnouncedJune 2021February 2018Newer by 41 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k922kCrisper screen (+118k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Nikon Z fc

 A7 III Z fc 

Common features in the Nikon Z fc and Sony A7 III

 Z fc A7 III 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z fc vs Sony A7 III Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z fc offers outer dimensions of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Sony A7 III has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Z fc against the A7 III.

Nikon Z fc vs Sony A7 III size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z fc and A7 III is 79 and 63 respectively.

Nikon Z fc vs Sony A7 III top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Sony A7 III Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z fc and A7 III.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z fc because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A7 III will show more detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent Z fc will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon Z fc vs Sony A7 III sensor size comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Sony A7 III Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z fc
Portrait photography with Sony A7 III
80
has manual focus
decent MP (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect focus
exports RAW formats
83
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z fc Street photography advice
Sony A7 III Street photography advice
73
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
very good ISO range (51,200)
no image stabilization
more heavy than others (445 grams)
78
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
supports focus via touch
environment proof
very good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z fc Sports photography info
Sony A7 III Sports photography info
67
decent MP (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
low battery power (300 CIPA)
86
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
good battery (610 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z fc Travel photography highlights
Sony A7 III Travel photography highlights
71
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
decent MP (21MP)
selfie friendly display
low battery power (300 CIPA)
more heavy than others (445 grams)
73
good battery (610 per charge)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
megapixel count decent (24MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z fc Landscape photography highlights
Sony A7 III Landscape photography highlights
75
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
low battery power (300 per charge)
85
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment proof
good battery (610 CIPA)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z fc
Vlogging with Sony A7 III
73
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
features face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone port
no image stabilization
more heavy than others (445 grams)
36
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Nikon Z fc vs Sony A7 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z fc and Sony A7 III
 Nikon Z fcSony Alpha A7 III
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z fc Sony Alpha A7 III
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2021-06-28 2018-02-27
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5568 x 3712 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 51200 51200
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 209 693
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Sony E
Total lenses 21 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
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, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445 grams (0.98 lb) 650 grams (1.43 lb)
Dimensions 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 96
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.7
DXO Low light score not tested 3730
Other
Battery life 300 photos 610 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL25 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Two
Launch cost $949 $1,998