Nikon Z fc vs Sony A7R
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Nikon Z fc vs Sony A7R Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Nikon Z fc vs Sony A7R Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z fc and Sony Alpha A7R. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon Z fc Gallery and Sony A7R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Sony A7R
Z fc | A7R | |||
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Introduced | June 2021 | ![]() | February 2014 | More modern by 90 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Nikon Z fc
A7R | Z fc | |||
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Screen resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 1040k | Sharper screen (+190k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon Z fc and Sony A7R
Z fc | A7R | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Nikon Z fc versus Sony A7R in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Nikon Z fc vs Sony A7R Specifications
Nikon Z fc | Sony Alpha A7R | |
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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 |