Nikon Z fc vs Sony NEX-F3

The following is a detailed analysis of the Nikon Z fc versus Sony NEX-F3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the Z fc (21MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Z fc was released 8 years after the NEX-F3 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z fc being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the Z fc scores against the NEX-F3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z fc and Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon Z fc Gallery and Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon Z fc offers physical 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-F3 has sizing of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Z fc and the NEX-F3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z fc and NEX-F3 is 79 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z fc and NEX-F3.

As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon Z fc to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher Z fc provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.