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Nikon Z fc vs Sony ZV-E10

Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
80
Overall
73
Nikon Z fc front
 
Sony ZV-E10 front
Portability
86
Imaging
71
Features
92
Overall
79

Nikon Z fc vs Sony ZV-E10 Key Specs

Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
  • Introduced June 2021
Sony ZV-E10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 343g - 115 x 64 x 45mm
  • Revealed July 2021
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Nikon Z fc vs Sony ZV-E10 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon Z fc vs Sony ZV-E10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the Z fc (21MP) and the ZV-E10 (24MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Z fc was introduced very close to the ZV-E10 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z fc being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-E10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the Z fc scores versus the ZV-E10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Sony ZV-E10

 Z fc ZV-E10 
Screen resolution1040k920kSharper screen (+120k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E10 over the Nikon Z fc

 ZV-E10 Z fc 

Common features in the Nikon Z fc and Sony ZV-E10

 Z fc ZV-E10 
RevealedJune 2021July 2021Same generation
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z fc vs Sony ZV-E10 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z fc has external measurements of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Sony ZV-E10 has dimensions of 115mm x 64mm x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") with a weight of 343 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z fc and the ZV-E10.

Nikon Z fc vs Sony ZV-E10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Z fc and ZV-E10 is 79 and 86 respectively.

Nikon Z fc vs Sony ZV-E10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Sony ZV-E10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The visual here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Z fc and ZV-E10.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony ZV-E10 to result in greater detail using its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Nikon Z fc vs Sony ZV-E10 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z fc vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z fc as a Portrait photography camera
Sony ZV-E10 as a Portrait photography camera
81
has manual focus
decent megapixels (21MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
exports RAW formats
82
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z fc
Street photography with Sony ZV-E10
74
screen articulates
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
above average ISO range (51,200)
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (445 grams)
82
screen articulates
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
provides touch focus
very good high ISO (32,000)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z fc as a Sports photography camera
Sony ZV-E10 as a Sports photography camera
67
decent megapixels (21MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
low battery power (300 shots)
77
good MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
good battery power (440 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z fc Travel photography factors
Sony ZV-E10 Travel photography factors
72
connects via bluetooth
provides touch to focus
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
low battery power (300 CIPA)
heavier than competition in class (445 grams)
88
good battery power (440 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
provides touch focus
good MP (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z fc Landscape photography highlights
Sony ZV-E10 Landscape photography highlights
75
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent megapixels (21MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
low battery power (300 shots)
81
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW files
good battery power (440 per charge)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z fc as a Vlogging camera
Sony ZV-E10 as a Vlogging camera
73
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
has face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic socket
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (445 grams)
81
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
has face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 1920 pixels)
does have microphone port
no image stabilization
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Nikon Z fc vs Sony ZV-E10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z fc and Sony ZV-E10
 Nikon Z fcSony ZV-E10
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z fc Sony ZV-E10
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2021-06-28 2021-07-30
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5568 x 3712 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 51200 32000
Highest boosted ISO 204800 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 209 425
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Sony E
Total lenses 21 150
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x1920
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445g (0.98 pounds) 343g (0.76 pounds)
Physical dimensions 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") 115 x 64 x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8")
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 photos 440 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL25 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $949 $699