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Nikon Z fc vs Sony A7R II

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74
Nikon Z fc front
 
Sony Alpha A7R II front
Portability
68
Imaging
76
Features
84
Overall
79

Nikon Z fc vs Sony A7R II Key Specs

Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
  • Released June 2021
Sony A7R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 625g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Launched June 2015
  • Superseded the Sony A7R
  • Replacement is Sony A7R III
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Nikon Z fc vs Sony A7R II Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the Nikon Z fc and Sony A7R II, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Z fc (21MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the Z fc (APS-C) and A7R II (Full frame) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z fc was announced 6 years later than the A7R II and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Z fc grades against the A7R II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Sony A7R II

 Z fc A7R II 
LaunchedJune 2021June 2015More recent by 74 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the Nikon Z fc

 A7R II Z fc 
Display resolution1229k1040kSharper display (+189k dot)

Common features in the Nikon Z fc and Sony A7R II

 Z fc A7R II 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing

Nikon Z fc vs Sony A7R II Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon Z fc features outer measurements of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Sony A7R II has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Z fc against the A7R II.

Nikon Z fc vs Sony A7R II size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Z fc and A7R II is 79 and 68 respectively.

Nikon Z fc vs Sony A7R II top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Sony A7R II Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z fc and A7R II.

Clearly, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z fc having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A7R II will offer you more detail with its extra 21MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern Z fc will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Z fc vs Sony A7R II sensor size comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Sony A7R II Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z fc vs Sony A7R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z fc Portrait photography information
Sony A7R II Portrait photography information
82
focusing manually
good resolution (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
85
you can focus manually
great megapixels (42 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z fc
Street photography with Sony A7R II
74
screen articulates
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
good high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors (445g)
81
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z fc
Sports photography with Sony A7R II
68
good resolution (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (300 shots)
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (42MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow fps (5.0 fps)
not so great battery pack (290 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z fc Travel photography info
Sony A7R II Travel photography info
72
has bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
good resolution (21MP)
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery pack (300 shots)
heavier than competitors (445 grams)
62
weather proofing
great megapixels (42 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (290 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z fc Landscape photography factors
Sony A7R II Landscape photography factors
75
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good resolution (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (300 CIPA)
82
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (42MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
not so great battery pack (290 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z fc Vlogging advice
Sony A7R II Vlogging advice
74
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic jack
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors (445 grams)
37
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone support
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Nikon Z fc vs Sony A7R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z fc and Sony A7R II
 Nikon Z fcSony Alpha A7R II
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z fc Sony Alpha A7R II
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2021-06-28 2015-06-10
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5568 x 3712 7974 x 5316
Maximum native ISO 51200 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 209 399
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Sony E
Amount of lenses 21 121
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (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
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 445g (0.98 lb) 625g (1.38 lb)
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 98
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 3434
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 290 photographs
Battery style 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 shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage 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 $2,913