Nikon Zfc vs Sony a7R V Specifications Comparison
| Camera Feature | Nikon Zfc | Sony a7R V |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | June 2021 | October 2022 |
| Camera Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Sensor Type | BSI CMOS | BSI CMOS |
| Image Processor | EXPEED 6 | BIONZ XR with AI processing unit |
| Resolution | 20.9 MP | 61.0 MP |
| Pixel Dimensions | 5568×3712 | 9504×6336 |
| Sensor Dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7 mm (APS-C) | 35.7 x 23.8 mm (Full Frame) |
| Sensor Pixel Size | 4.22µ | 3.76µ |
| Low Pass Filter | No | No |
| IBIS (In-Body Image Stabilization) | No | Yes |
| Base ISO | ISO 100 | ISO 100 |
| Max Native ISO | ISO 51,200 | ISO 32,000 |
| Extended ISOs | ISO 100-204,800 | ISO 50-102,400 |
| High-Resolution Sensor Shift | No | Yes |
| Focus Stack Bracketing | No | Yes |
| Pre-Shoot Burst Mode | No | No |
| Fastest Shutter Speed | 1/4000 | 1/8000 |
| Longest Shutter Speed | 900 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Continuous Shooting (Mechanical Shutter) | 11 FPS | 10 FPS |
| Continuous Shooting (Electronic Shutter) | 11 FPS | 10 FPS |
| Notes for High FPS Shooting | 12-bit raw at 11 FPS (14-bit raw is available at 9 FPS) | Compressed raw at 10 FPS (uncompressed and lossless compressed raw at 7 FPS) |
| Buffer Size (Raw) | 35 frames (11 FPS) | 583 frames (10 FPS) |
| Autofocus System | Hybrid PDAF | Hybrid PDAF with deep learning subject recognition |
| Autofocus Points | 209 | 693 |
| Maximum Low-Light AF Sensitivity (Standardized to f/2, ISO 100) | -4 EV | -4 EV |
| Standard Flash Sync Speed | 1/200 | 1/250 |
| Curtain to Protect Sensor at Shutdown | No | Yes |
Video Features | ||
| Maximum Video Bit Depth (Internal) | 8 bits | 10 bits |
| Maximum Video Bit Depth (External) | 8 bits | 16 bits |
| Raw Video | No | Yes, externally |
| 8K Maximum Framerate | N/A | 25 FPS |
| 4K Maximum Framerate | 30 FPS | 60 FPS |
| 1080P Maximum Framerate | 120 FPS | 120 FPS |
| Additional Video Crop Factor | No | 1.24x crop at 8K and 4K 60p (otherwise no additional crop) |
| Chroma Subsampling | 4:2:0 | 4:2:2 |
| Video Recording Limit | 30 min | No limit (4K); 30 minutes (8K) |
Physical and Other Features | ||
| Card Slots | 1 | 2 |
| Slot 1 Type | SD (UHS-I) | CFExpress Type A, or SD (UHS-II) |
| Slot 2 Type | N/A | CFExpress Type A, or SD (UHS-II) |
| Rear LCD Size (Diagonal) | 3.0 in | 3.2 in |
| Rear LCD Resolution | 1.04 million dots | 2.1 million dots |
| Articulating LCD | Fully Articulating | Fully Articulating |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF | EVF |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 1.02x (0.67x FF equiv.) | 0.90x |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 2.36 million dots | 9.44 million dots |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Voice Memo | No | No |
| Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| Microphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Flash | No | No |
| GPS | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| USB Type | Type C 3.2 Gen 1 | Type C 3.2 Gen 2 |
| Battery Type | EN-EL25 | NP-FZ100 |
| Battery Life (Viewfinder) | 280 frames | 440 frames |
| Battery Life (Rear LCD) | 320 frames | 530 frames |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Weight (Body Only w/ Battery + Card) | 445 g (0.98 lbs.) | 723 g (1.59 lbs.) |
| Dimensions (LxHxD) | 135 x 94 x 54 mm (5.3 x 3.7 x 2.1″)1 | 131 x 97 x 82 mm (5.2 x 3.8 x 3.2″) |
Price Comparison | ||
| MSRP, Body Only | $960 (Check Current Price) | $3900 (Check Current Price) |
| Used Prices (Affiliate) | Nikon Zfc Used Prices | Sony a7R V 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. | ||
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