Nikon Zfc vs Sony a6700: What Should You Get?

Nikon Zfc vs Sony a6700 Specifications Comparison

Camera FeatureNikon ZfcSony a6700
AnnouncedJune 2021July 2023
Camera TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
Sensor TypeBSI CMOSBSI CMOS
Image ProcessorEXPEED 6BIONZ XR
Resolution20.9 MP26.0 MP
Pixel Dimensions5568×37126192 x 4128
Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.7 mm (APS-C)23.3 x 15.5 mm (APS-C)
Sensor Pixel Size4.2µ3.76µ
Low Pass FilterNoYes
IBIS (In-Body Image Stabilization)NoYes
Base ISOISO 100ISO 100
Max Native ISOISO 51,200ISO 32,000
Extended ISOsISO 100-204,800ISO 50-102,400
High-Resolution Sensor ShiftNoNo
Focus Stack BracketingNoYes
Pre-Shoot Burst ModeNoNo
Fastest Shutter Speed1/40001/8000
Longest Shutter Speed900 seconds30 seconds
Continuous Shooting (Mechanical Shutter)11 FPS11 FPS
Continuous Shooting (Electronic Shutter)11 FPS11 FPS
Notes for High FPS Shooting12-bit raw at 11 FPS (14-bit raw is available at 9 FPS)None
Buffer Size (Raw)35 frames (11 FPS)59 frames (11 FPS)
Autofocus SystemHybrid PDAFHybrid PDAF with deep learning subject recognition
Autofocus Points209759
Maximum Low-Light AF Sensitivity (Standardized to f/2, ISO 100)-4 EV-3 EV
Standard Flash Sync Speed1/2001/160
Curtain to Protect Sensor at ShutdownNoNo
Video Features
Maximum Video Bit Depth (Internal)8 bits10 bits
Maximum Video Bit Depth (External)8 bits10 bits
Raw VideoNoNo
4K Maximum Framerate30 FPS120 FPS
1080P Maximum Framerate120 FPS240 FPS
Additional Video Crop FactorNoExtra 1.58x crop at 4K 120p (otherwise no additional crop)
Chroma Subsampling4:2:04:2:2
Video Recording Limit30 min780 min
Physical and Other Features
Card Slots11
Slot 1 TypeSD (UHS-I)SD (UHS-II)
Rear LCD Size (Diagonal)3.0 in3.0 in
Rear LCD Resolution1.04 million dots1.04 million dots
Articulating LCDFully ArticulatingFully Articulating
TouchscreenYesYes
ViewfinderEVFEVF
Viewfinder Magnification1.02x (0.67x FF equiv.)1.07x (0.70x FF equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution2.36 million dots2.36 million dots
Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
Voice MemoNoNo
Headphone JackNoYes
Microphone JackYesYes
Built-in FlashNoNo
GPSNoNo
BluetoothYesYes
WiFiYesYes
USB TypeType C 3.2 Gen 1Type C 3.2 Gen 2
Battery TypeEN-EL25NP-FZ100
Battery Life (Viewfinder)280 frames550 frames
Battery Life (Rear LCD)320 frames570 frames
Weather SealedYesYes
Weight (Body Only w/ Battery + Card)445 g (0.98 lbs.)493 g (1.09 lbs.)
Dimensions (LxHxD)135 x 94 x 54 mm (5.3 x 3.7 x 2.1″)1122 x 69 x 64 mm (4.8 x 2.7 x 2.5″)2
Price Comparison
MSRP, Body Only$960 (Check Current Price)$1400 (Check Current Price)
Used PricesNikon Zfc Used PricesSony a6700 Used Prices
1The Nikon Zfc’s official dimensions do not include the depth of the protruding viewfinder. To match the typical standards today, 10mm were added to the Zfc’s depth measurement in this table.
2The Sony a6700’s depth measurement in this table excludes the optional rubber cap for the viewfinder


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