- 1 inch 116.2mm2
- 20.1 megapixels
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24.00mm - 70.00mm (35mm eq.)
- APS-C 369.0mm2
- 20.9 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 51,200
Differences
Sony RX100 VA advantages over Nikon Z fc
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Slower slow-motion
1000 fps
vs
120 fps
Supports slower slow-mo
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In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes
vs
No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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In-camera panoramas
Yes
vs
No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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NFC
Yes
vs
No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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Internal flash
Internal flash
vs
None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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Integrated ND filter
Yes
vs
No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
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Higher max flash sync
1/2000
vs
1/200 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
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Lighter weight
299g
vs
390g
Lighter weight
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Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter
vs
No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
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Faster JPEG shooting
23.9 fps
vs
11.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
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Faster shutter
1/32000
vs
1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Nikon Z fc advantages over Sony RX100 VA
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Larger sensor
APS-C
vs
1 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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Bigger pixels
~ 4.22
vs
2.41 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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Touchscreen
Touch
vs
No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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Built-in Bluetooth
Yes
vs
No
Always-on wireless connectivity
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Longer video battery life
75
vs
35 minutes
Capture more video
-
External Mic Jack
Jack
vs
No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
-
Newer
4 years
vs
7 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
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Hot shoe
Hot shoe
vs
None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
-
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter
vs
Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
-
Longer exposure
900
vs
30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
-
Higher extended ISO
204800
vs
25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
Similarities
Common Strengths
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Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
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Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
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Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
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Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
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On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
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Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
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Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos
Common Weaknesses
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Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
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Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
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Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
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Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
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The Competition
Compared to Sony RX100 IV
Sony
RX100 VA
Sony
RX100 IV
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On-sensor phase detect
-
Newer
-
Larger sensor
-
Bigger pixels
Compared to Sony RX100 V
Sony
RX100 VA
Sony
RX100 V
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Bigger JPEG buffer
-
Bigger RAW buffer
-
Larger sensor
-
Bigger pixels
Compared to Fujifilm X-T200
Sony
RX100 VA
Fujifilm
X-T200
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Less expensive
-
Tilt-swivel screen
Nikon
Z fc
Fujifilm
X-T200
-
Less expensive
-
Tilt-swivel screen
Compared to Sony ZV-1
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Eye-level viewfinder
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Internal flash
-
Touchscreen
-
Built-in Bluetooth
-
Larger sensor
-
Eye-level viewfinder
Compared to Nikon Z 30
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Slower slow-motion
-
Eye-level viewfinder
-
Larger sensor
-
Less expensive
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Eye-level viewfinder
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Thinner
-
Less expensive
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Tilt-swivel screen
