Nikon Zfcvs A7C II
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Nikon Zfc (2021)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Lifestyle, street & casual shooters
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GearScore™ Verdict — 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.
Full-Frame Hybrid — A7C II (2023): Full-frame AI autofocus in the most compact body available — the best camera under £1,500 for hybrid shooters.
Who should buy what
Nikon Zfc (2021)
- Photographers who want APS-C Z quality in a retro film-camera aesthetic
- Beginners and enthusiasts attracted to tactile dial controls
- Street and travel photographers who want a compact, stylish Z body
- Anyone who wants the Nikon Z system entry point with a distinctive look
A7C II (2023)
- Travel photographers who want full-frame quality in the most compact body
- Hybrid shooters who need full-frame video and IBIS in a small package
- A7C owners looking for a significant AF and video upgrade
- Portrait and wedding photographers who want a discreet full-frame backup
Quick take: The a7c ii has the highest resolution at 33mp; the nikon zfc is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Nikon Zfc (2021) | A7C II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.9MP | 33.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/120p | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with subject detection | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | None (lens-based only) | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 11fps | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 300 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 445g body only | 514g body only |
| Dimensions | 134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.39" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single UHS-I SD | Dual slots: SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Nikon Zfc | A7C II |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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