Nikon Z fc vs Sony Alpha 7S

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      Specifications

      General Nikon Z fc Sony Alpha 7S
      BrandNikonSony
      ModelZ fcAlpha 7S
      Successor ModelSony Alpha 7S II
      MSRP$959 (body only), $1099 (w/16-50mm lens), $1199 (w/28mm lens)$2499
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon Z fc Sony Alpha 7S
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.7 mm35.8 x 23.9 mm
      Total Pixels21.51 Megapixel12.4 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.9 Megapixel12.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 51,200100 - 409,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 204,800
      Photo Nikon Z fc Sony Alpha 7S
      ProcessorEXPEED 6BIONZ X
      Max Image Resolution5568 x 37124240 x 2832
      Other Resolutions4240 x 2384, 2768 x 1848, 2768 x 1560, 2128 x 1416, 2128 x 1200, 1376 x 920, 1376 x 776
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 3:2, 16:93:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normal, basicExtra fine, fine, standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Focus Nikon Z fc Sony Alpha 7S
      Focusing SystemHybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assistContrast-detection AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-4.5 to +19 EV-4 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points20925
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Nikon Z fc Sony Alpha 7S
      Lens MountNikon ZSony E
      Crop Factor1.5x1x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Nikon Z fc Sony Alpha 7S
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT-LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot1,230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon Z fc Sony Alpha 7S
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)Electronic
      Viewfinder Size0.39"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.02x0.71x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.68x0.71x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot2,359k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint20 mm27 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +3-4 to +3
      Shutter Nikon Z fc Sony Alpha 7S
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal PlaneElectronically controlled Vertical-traverse Focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting11.0 fps5.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 11 fps at 20.9 MPUp to 5 fps at 12.2 MP for up to 200 Frames
      Up to 2.5 fps at 12.2 MP for up to 200 Frames
      Flash Nikon Z fc Sony Alpha 7S
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFront-curtain sync
      Rear-curtain sync
      Red-eye reduction
      Red-eye reduction with slow sync
      Slow sync
      Flash off
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL: i-TTL flash control; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital SLR with spot metering
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe, Proprietary
      Exposure Nikon Z fc Sony Alpha 7S
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-4 to +17 EV+3 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected valueAuto Exposure Lock (AEL) button, Locked when shutter button is pressed halfway (Can be disabled from the Menu)
      DXO Nikon Z fc Sony Alpha 7S
      DxO Low Light ISO3702
      DxO Color Depth23.9
      DxO Dynamic Range13.2
      DxO Overall Score87
      Video Nikon Z fc Sony Alpha 7S
      Movie File FormatMOV
      MP4
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MOV/MP4
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21603840 x 2160
      External Recording ModesHDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/25 fps
      1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Nikon Z fc Sony Alpha 7S
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon Z fc Sony Alpha 7S
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control via smartphone wired
      Environmental Nikon Z fc Sony Alpha 7S
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Nikon Z fc Sony Alpha 7S
      Dimensions135 x 94 x 44 mm (5.31 x 3.7 x 1.73")127 x 94 x 48 mm (5 x 3.7 x 1.89")
      Weight (inc. batteries)445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz)489 g (1.08 lb / 17.25 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.1 x 7.3 x 4.6"9 x 6.2 x 6.15"
      Package Weight1.9 lb2.55 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon Z fc Sony Alpha 7S
      Battery PackEN-EL25NP-FW50
      Battery Life300 shots360 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I)
      Other Nikon Z fc Sony Alpha 7S
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec; continuous 3 or 5 exposures
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage Dust Off reference data (NX Studio software required)


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