Nikon Z fc vs Sony ZV-1 II

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Nikon Z fc versus Sony ZV-1 II, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the Z fc (21MP) and the ZV-1 II (20MP) is very similar but the Z fc (APS-C) and ZV-1 II (1") feature totally different sensor size.

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The Z fc was released 23 months earlier than the ZV-1 II making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z fc being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-1 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Z fc scores versus the ZV-1 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z fc and Sony ZV-1 Mark II. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon Z fc Gallery and Sony ZV-1 II Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you should 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) and the Sony ZV-1 II has proportions of 106mm x 60mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.9") with a weight of 292 grams (0.64 lbs).

Look at the Nikon Z fc versus Sony ZV-1 II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Z fc vs the ZV-1 II.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Z fc and ZV-1 II is 79 and 88 respectively.

Usually, its tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The picture below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z fc and ZV-1 II.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z fc due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z fc will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged Z fc is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.