Nikon
Z fc
Retro APS-C Z camera with dial controls and compact style.
$999
Released Jun 2021
Sony
Alpha 7R VI
66.8MP fully-stacked full-frame high-resolution body with 30fps bursts, 8K 30p, 4K 120p, and Sony's new BIONZ XR2 engine.
$4,499
Released Jun 2026
Alpha 7R VI is 4.9 years newer.
Wins
Z fc
Wins
Alpha 7R VI
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher EVF resolution (9,437,184 vs 2,360,000)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 209)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher Resolution (66.8 MP vs 20.9 MP)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 11 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Z fc
135 × 94 × 44 mm
390 g (0.86 lb / 13.76 oz)
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 97 × 83 mm
713 g (1.57 lb / 25.15 oz)
Z fc is 3mm shorter and 39mm thinner than Alpha 7R VI but it is also 2mm wider.
Z fc is 323 g lighter than Alpha 7R VI.
Depth (front-to-back): 44mm Z fc · 83mm Alpha 7R VI
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Z fc
135 × 94 mm
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 97 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Z fc
135 × 44 mm
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 83 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Z fc
23.5 × 15.7 mm · APS-C
369 mm² area
Alpha 7R VI
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
2.3× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Z fc
Nikon Z
90+
native lenses available
Alpha 7R VI
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
Z fc
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats
Codecs
Adds H.264/AVC
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.5, 93.5, 43.5
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
AA filter
Only Z fc supports it
Weight
390 g vs 713 g — lower is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 32,000 — higher is better
EVF magnification
1.02 × vs 0.9 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7R VI
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs -4.5 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132.7, 96.9, 82.9
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SDXC UHS-II
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
EVF resolution
9,437,184 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
AF points / zones
759 vs 209 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Z fc
Pros
- ✓Retro design
- ✓Compact
- ✓Good JPEG
Cons
- –No IBIS
- –Older sensor
- –Limited grip
Alpha 7R VI
Pros
- ✓66.8MP fully-stacked Exmor RS sensor
- ✓30fps blackout-free electronic burst
- ✓8K 30p and 4K 120p video
- ✓8.5-stop in-body stabilization
- ✓9.44M-dot HDR OLED EVF
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Large files demand fast cards and storage
- –8K workflow can be heavy
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Z fc or Alpha 7R VI?
Alpha 7R VI scores 7.5/10 versus 0.0/10 for Z fc — 66.8MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the Z fc and Alpha 7R VI?
Z fc is 20.9 MP and Alpha 7R VI is 66.8 MP, so the Alpha 7R VI captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Z fc and Alpha 7R VI have in-body image stabilization?
Z fc does not have IBIS, while alpha 7R VI has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Z fc or the Alpha 7R VI?
Z fc reaches 11 fps electronic. Alpha 7R VI reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Z fc and Alpha 7R VI?
Z fc weighs 390 g and Alpha 7R VI weighs 713 g, so the Z fc is 323 g lighter.
Do the Z fc and Alpha 7R VI record 4K video?
Z fc: 4K up to 30p. Alpha 7R VI: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Z fc and Alpha 7R VI weather sealed?
Z fc: No. Alpha 7R VI: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 300 shots (CIPA) for the Z fc and 600 shots for the Alpha 7R VI, giving the Alpha 7R VI the edge.
How much does each cost?
Z fc launched at $999 and Alpha 7R VI at $4,499. The Z fc is $3,500 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Nikon and Sony press materials.