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Nikon Z fc vs Sony A7R

Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
80
Overall
73
Nikon Z fc front
 
Sony Alpha A7R front
Portability
78
Imaging
73
Features
76
Overall
74

Nikon Z fc vs Sony A7R 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
  • Announced June 2021
Sony A7R
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Newer Model is Sony A7R II
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Nikon Z fc vs Sony A7R Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Nikon Z fc versus Sony A7R, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z fc (21MP) and A7R (36MP) and the Z fc (APS-C) and A7R (Full frame) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z fc was introduced 7 years after the A7R which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Z fc matches up against the A7R when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Sony A7R

 Z fc A7R 
IntroducedJune 2021February 2014More modern by 90 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Nikon Z fc

 A7R Z fc 
Screen resolution1230k1040kSharper screen (+190k dot)

Common features in the Nikon Z fc and Sony A7R

 Z fc A7R 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing

Nikon Z fc vs Sony A7R Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z fc has outside measurements of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Sony A7R has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Z fc against the A7R.

Nikon Z fc vs Sony A7R size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Z fc and A7R is 79 and 78 respectively.

Nikon Z fc vs Sony A7R top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Sony A7R Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The picture below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Z fc and A7R.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z fc using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A7R will offer you more detail using its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher Z fc is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon Z fc vs Sony A7R sensor size comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Sony A7R Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z fc vs Sony A7R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z fc Portrait photography factors
Sony A7R Portrait photography factors
81
you can focus manually
decent MP (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
83
has manual focus
sensor resolution is high (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z fc Street photography information
Sony A7R Street photography information
74
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
supports touch to focus
good high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (445g)
79
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (465 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z fc as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7R as a Sports photography camera
67
decent MP (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (300 shots)
61
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is high (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (340 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z fc
Travel photography with Sony A7R
72
connects via bluetooth
supports touch to focus
decent MP (21 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
bad battery power (300 shots)
heavier than competition (445 grams)
69
lighter than competition in class (465g)
weather sealing
sensor resolution is high (36 megapixels)
not so great battery power (340 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z fc Landscape photography highlights
Sony A7R Landscape photography highlights
75
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent MP (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (300 CIPA)
77
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is high (36MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (340 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z fc Vlogging factors
Sony A7R Vlogging factors
73
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
features face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (445 grams)
36
provides face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic jack
lighter than competition in class (465g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Nikon Z fc vs Sony A7R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z fc and Sony A7R
 Nikon Z fcSony Alpha A7R
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z fc Sony Alpha A7R
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2021-06-28 2014-02-13
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 36 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5568 x 3712 7360 x 4912
Highest native ISO 51200 25600
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 209 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Sony E
Number of lenses 21 121
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160 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 input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445 grams (0.98 pounds) 465 grams (1.03 pounds)
Physical 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 score not tested 95
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.1
DXO Low light score not tested 2746
Other
Battery life 300 images 340 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL25 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $949 $1,898