Nikon Z fc vs Sony Alpha SLT-A55

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      Specifications

      General Nikon Z fc Sony Alpha SLT-A55
      BrandNikonSony
      ModelZ fcAlpha SLT-A55
      Successor ModelSony Alpha SLT-A57
      MSRP$959 (body only), $1099 (w/16-50mm lens), $1199 (w/28mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessSLT
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon Z fc Sony Alpha SLT-A55
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.7 mm23.5 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels21.51 Megapixel16.7 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.9 Megapixel16.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 51,200100 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 204,800100 - 25,600
      Photo Nikon Z fc Sony Alpha SLT-A55
      ProcessorEXPEED 6BIONZ
      Max Image Resolution5568 x 37124912 x 3264
      Other Resolutions3568 x 2368, 3568 x 2368, 2448 x 1624, 2448 x 1376
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 3:2, 16:93:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normal, basicFine, Normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      WB BracketingLo 10 mired or Hi 20 mired
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Focus Nikon Z fc Sony Alpha SLT-A55
      Focusing SystemHybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-4.5 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points20915
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points3
      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 SLT-A55
      Lens MountNikon ZSony A
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Nikon Z fc Sony Alpha SLT-A55
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon Z fc Sony Alpha SLT-A55
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)Electronic
      Viewfinder Size0.39"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.02x1.10x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.68x0.73x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot1,150k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint20 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +3-4 to +4
      Shutter Nikon Z fc Sony Alpha SLT-A55
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal PlaneElectronically controlled Vertical-traverse Focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting11.0 fps10.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 11 fps at 20.9 MP
      Flash Nikon Z fc Sony Alpha SLT-A55
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFront-curtain sync
      Rear-curtain sync
      Red-eye reduction
      Red-eye reduction with slow sync
      Slow sync
      Flash off      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      High Speed Sync
      Rear Curtain
      Fill-in
      Wireless
      Flash Range10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      Flash Bracketing3 exposures in 0.3/0.7 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 Shoe
      Exposure Nikon Z fc Sony Alpha SLT-A55
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-4 to +17 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)±2 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value (AE Lock button)
      DXO Nikon Z fc Sony Alpha SLT-A55
      DxO Low Light ISO816
      DxO Color Depth23.0
      DxO Dynamic Range12.4
      DxO Overall Score73
      Video Nikon Z fc Sony Alpha SLT-A55
      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, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601920 x 1080
      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 SLT-A55
      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 Mini Type C
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon Z fc Sony Alpha SLT-A55
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi is possible
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control via smartphone Optional
      Environmental Nikon Z fc Sony Alpha SLT-A55
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon Z fc Sony Alpha SLT-A55
      Dimensions135 x 94 x 44 mm (5.31 x 3.7 x 1.73")124 x 92 x 85 mm (4.88 x 3.62 x 3.35")
      Weight (inc. batteries)445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz)500 g (1.10 lb / 17.64 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.1 x 7.3 x 4.6"
      Package Weight1.9 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon Z fc Sony Alpha SLT-A55
      Battery PackEN-EL25NP-FW50
      Battery Life300 shots380 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
      Other Nikon Z fc Sony Alpha SLT-A55
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage Dust Off reference data (NX Studio software required)


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