Nikon Zfcvs A7R IV
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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.
Landscape, Studio, Commercial — A7R IV (2019): 61MP in a mirrorless body — the resolution benchmark.
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
A7R IV (2019)
- Landscape photographers who print large
- Studio shooters needing maximum detail
Quick take: The a7r iv has the highest resolution at 61mp; the nikon zfc is the most affordable; only the a7r iv is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Nikon Zfc (2021) | A7R IV (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £2,199 |
| Sensor | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS | Full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 20.9MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/120p | 4K 30fps |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with subject detection | 567-point phase-detect, real-time tracking |
| Stabilisation | None (lens-based only) | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 11fps | 10fps |
| Battery Life | 300 shots (CIPA) | 670 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 445g body only | 665g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5mm | 128.9 × 96.4 × 77.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.39" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.44M-dot |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single UHS-I SD | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 4.1, USB-C 3.2 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Nikon Zfc | A7R IV |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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