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Nikon Z fc vs Sony A7R V

Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
80
Overall
73
Nikon Z fc front
 
Sony Alpha A7R V front
Portability
60
Imaging
83
Features
96
Overall
88

Nikon Z fc vs Sony A7R V Key Specs

Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
  • Released June 2021
Sony A7R V
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 723g - 131 x 97 x 82mm
  • Released October 2022
  • Old Model is Sony A7R IV
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Nikon Z fc vs Sony A7R V Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Nikon Z fc vs Sony A7R V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the Z fc (21MP) and A7R V (61MP) and the Z fc (APS-C) and A7R V (Full frame) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The Z fc was launched 16 months prior to the A7R V which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Z fc matches up vs the A7R V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Sony A7R V

 Z fc A7R V 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R V over the Nikon Z fc

 A7R V Z fc 
ReleasedOctober 2022June 2021More modern by 16 months
Screen sizing3.20"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k1040kCrisper screen (+1320k dot)

Common features in the Nikon Z fc and Sony A7R V

 Z fc A7R V 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully articulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z fc vs Sony A7R V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z fc has external dimensions of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Sony A7R V has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 723 grams (1.59 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Z fc versus the A7R V.

Nikon Z fc vs Sony A7R V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z fc and A7R V is 79 and 60 respectively.

Nikon Z fc vs Sony A7R V top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Sony A7R V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z fc and A7R V.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z fc because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A7R V will render extra detail utilizing its extra 40MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged Z fc will be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon Z fc vs Sony A7R V sensor size comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Sony A7R V Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z fc Portrait photography information
Sony A7R V Portrait photography information
81
has manual focus
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
89
manual focus
megapixel count great (61MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z fc as a Street photography camera
Sony A7R V as a Street photography camera
74
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
features focus via touch
good high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (445 grams)
79
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
features touch to focus
environment proofing
great ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z fc as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7R V as a Sports photography camera
67
MP count decent (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (300 per charge)
91
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (61 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery pack (600 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z fc Travel photography features
Sony A7R V Travel photography features
72
has bluetooth
features focus via touch
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery life (300 CIPA)
more heavy than competition (445 grams)
80
good battery pack (600 CIPA)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
megapixel count great (61 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z fc Landscape photography information
Sony A7R V Landscape photography information
75
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no low pass filter
good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (300 CIPA)
89
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3.20 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (61MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
great ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
good battery pack (600 shots)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z fc as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7R V as a Vlogging camera
73
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
features face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (445 grams)
80
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (7680 x 4320 pxls)
comes with microphone support
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Nikon Z fc vs Sony A7R V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z fc and Sony A7R V
 Nikon Z fcSony Alpha A7R V
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z fc Sony Alpha A7R V
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2021-06-28 2022-10-26
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 61 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5568 x 3712 9504 x 6336
Maximum native ISO 51200 32000
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 102800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 209 693
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Sony E
Total lenses 21 187
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.20 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 9,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.9x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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 Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/250s
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 7680x4320 ( 25p, 23.98)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 7680x4320
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445 gr (0.98 lbs) 723 gr (1.59 lbs)
Dimensions 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") 131 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 600 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL25 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots One Two
Launch cost $949 $3,900