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Nikon Z fc vs Sony A7R III

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74
Nikon Z fc front
 
Sony Alpha A7R III front
Portability
63
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84

Nikon Z fc vs Sony A7R III Key Specs

Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
  • Introduced June 2021
Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Released October 2017
  • Succeeded the Sony A7R II
  • New Model is Sony A7R IV
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Nikon Z fc vs Sony A7R III Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Nikon Z fc versus Sony A7R III, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the Z fc (21MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the Z fc (APS-C) and A7R III (Full frame) offer different sensor sizing.

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The Z fc was manufactured 3 years after the A7R III which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Z fc grades versus the A7R III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Sony A7R III

 Z fc A7R III 
ReleasedJune 2021October 2017Newer by 45 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Nikon Z fc

 A7R III Z fc 
Display resolution1440k1040kSharper display (+400k dot)

Common features in the Nikon Z fc and Sony A7R III

 Z fc A7R III 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon Z fc vs Sony A7R III Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon Z fc provides outer measurements of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Sony A7R III has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon Z fc versus Sony A7R III in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z fc versus the A7R III.

Nikon Z fc vs Sony A7R III size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z fc and A7R III is 79 and 63 respectively.

Nikon Z fc vs Sony A7R III top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Sony A7R III Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z fc and A7R III.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z fc because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A7R III will offer you extra detail due to its extra 21 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The younger Z fc provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z fc vs Sony A7R III sensor size comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Sony A7R III Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z fc Portrait photography advice
Sony A7R III Portrait photography advice
82
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
86
has manual focus
high MP (42MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z fc
Street photography with Sony A7R III
74
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports touch to focus
very good ISO range (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (445g)
79
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
environment proofing
good high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z fc
Sports photography with Sony A7R III
68
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (300 shots)
89
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (42MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery power (650 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z fc Travel photography information
Sony A7R III Travel photography information
72
connects via bluetooth
supports touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery life (300 per charge)
more heavy than competitors (445g)
74
good battery power (650 shots)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
high MP (42 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z fc Landscape photography advice
Sony A7R III Landscape photography advice
75
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (300 shots)
87
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (42 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
good high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
good battery power (650 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z fc Vlogging details
Sony A7R III Vlogging details
74
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone port
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (445 grams)
37
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Nikon Z fc vs Sony A7R III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z fc and Sony A7R III
 Nikon Z fcSony Alpha A7R III
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z fc Sony Alpha A7R III
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2021-06-28 2017-10-25
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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 megapixels 42 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5568 x 3712 7952 x 5304
Max native ISO 51200 32000
Max boosted ISO 204800 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 209 425
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Sony E
Number of lenses 21 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 3,686 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
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
Integrated 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 Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
AEB
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 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445 gr (0.98 lb) 657 gr (1.45 lb)
Physical 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 rating not tested 100
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 3523
Other
Battery life 300 images 650 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL25 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one)
Storage slots Single Dual
Pricing at launch $949 $2,800