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Nikon Z fc vs Sony A6700

Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
80
Overall
73
Nikon Z fc front
 
Sony Alpha a6700 front
Portability
75
Imaging
73
Features
96
Overall
82

Nikon Z fc vs Sony A6700 Key Specs

Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
  • Introduced June 2021
Sony A6700
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 493g - 122 x 69 x 75mm
  • Revealed July 2023
  • Previous Model is Sony A6600
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Nikon Z fc vs Sony A6700 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Nikon Z fc vs Sony A6700, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the Z fc (21MP) and the A6700 (26MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The Z fc was launched 24 months prior to the A6700 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z fc being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6700 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Z fc grades versus the A6700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Sony A6700

 Z fc A6700 

Reasons to pick Sony A6700 over the Nikon Z fc

 A6700 Z fc 
RevealedJuly 2023June 2021Newer by 24 months

Common features in the Nikon Z fc and Sony A6700

 Z fc A6700 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully articulatedFully Articulated display
Display size3"3.00"Same display size
Display resolution1040k1040kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon Z fc vs Sony A6700 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon Z fc has exterior 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 A6700 has sizing of 122mm x 69mm x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0") along with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Z fc and the A6700.

Nikon Z fc vs Sony A6700 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Z fc and A6700 is 79 and 75 respectively.

Nikon Z fc vs Sony A6700 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Sony A6700 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The pic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z fc and A6700.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony A6700 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged Z fc is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z fc vs Sony A6700 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Sony A6700 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z fc vs Sony A6700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z fc Portrait photography details
Sony A6700 Portrait photography details
81
you can focus manually
MP count good (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
83
focusing manually
sensor resolution is amazing (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z fc Street photography features
Sony A6700 Street photography features
74
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
above average high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (445g)
83
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
supports touch focus
weather proof
good high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z fc Sports photography highlights
Sony A6700 Sports photography highlights
67
MP count good (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (300 CIPA)
86
silent mode (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is amazing (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery (570 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z fc Travel photography highlights
Sony A6700 Travel photography highlights
72
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
MP count good (21MP)
selfie friendly screen
bad battery pack (300 shots)
more heavy than competitors in class (445 grams)
84
good battery (570 shots)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
supports touch focus
sensor resolution is amazing (26 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z fc Landscape photography highlights
Sony A6700 Landscape photography highlights
75
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3")
MP count good (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (300 per charge)
86
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3.00 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is amazing (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW files
weather proof
good battery (570 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z fc
Vlogging with Sony A6700
73
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (445g)
84
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
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Nikon Z fc vs Sony A6700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z fc and Sony A6700
 Nikon Z fcSony Alpha a6700
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z fc Sony Alpha a6700
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2021-06-28 2023-07-12
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 26 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5568 x 3712 6192 x 4128
Highest native ISO 51200 32000
Highest boosted ISO 204800 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 209 759
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Sony E
Number of lenses 21 199
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video 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 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445 grams (0.98 lbs) 493 grams (1.09 lbs)
Physical dimensions 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") 122 x 69 x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 570 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL25 NP-FZ1000
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $949 $1,399