Nikon Z fc vs Sony NEX-5N

Lets look a little more in depth at the Nikon Z fc vs Sony NEX-5N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the Z fc (21MP) and NEX-5N (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Z fc was brought out 9 years after the NEX-5N which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z fc being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the Z fc scores versus the NEX-5N with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z fc and Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The entire galleries are available at Nikon Z fc Gallery and Sony NEX-5N Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon Z fc features external 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 NEX-5N has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Z fc compared to the NEX-5N.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z fc and NEX-5N is 79 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The picture here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z fc and NEX-5N.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon Z fc to provide you with greater detail having its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern Z fc will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.