Nikon Zfcvs A7C
Which should you buy?
Lifestyle, Street & Casual Shooters — Nikon Zfc (2021): Nikon's most beautiful camera — FM2-inspired dials and styling wrapped around a capable modern sensor with Z-mount access.
Compact Travel & Content Creation — A7C (2020): The A7C proves full-frame doesn't have to be bulky. Excellent battery life, reliable Eye AF and a vari-angle screen in a pocketable body is a compelling combination for travel and content creators. The A7C II improved on it, but the original remains a strong value buy.
Who should buy what
Nikon Zfc (2021)
- You want an APS-C camera with character, physical controls, and a classic look
- You're new to serious photography and want something you'll be motivated to pick up every day
- You appreciate Nikon's FM-inspired retro design in a modern mirrorless package
A7C (2020)
- Travel photographers who want full-frame in the smallest possible body
- Content creators who need a flip screen and reliable Eye AF
- Photographers upgrading from APS-C who want to keep a compact kit
- Vloggers who need 4K and great battery life on the road
Quick take: The a7c has the highest resolution at 24mp; the nikon zfc is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Nikon Zfc (2021) | A7C (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.9MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/120p | 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion, S-Log2/S-Log3 |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with subject detection | Phase-detect, 693 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | None (lens-based only) | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 11fps | 10fps with AF/AE tracking |
| Battery Life | 300 shots (CIPA) | ~740 shots (CIPA) — outstanding for a Sony mirrorless |
| Weight | 445g body only | 509g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.39" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots | None built-in — use rear screen or accessory EVF |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single UHS-I SD | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
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