Nikon Z fc vs Sony a5000

Lets examine more closely at the Nikon Z fc and Sony a5000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the Z fc (21MP) and the a5000 (20MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Z fc was introduced 7 years later than the a5000 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z fc being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Z fc scores versus the a5000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z fc and Sony Alpha a5000. The whole galleries are available at Nikon Z fc Gallery and Sony a5000 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z fc enjoys external measurements of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Sony a5000 has proportions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Z fc vs the a5000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z fc and a5000 is 79 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The photograph here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z fc and a5000.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon Z fc to offer greater detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The fresher Z fc is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.