Sony Alpha Alpha 1 Black 2021
Sony
97 Overall Score
vs
Nikon Z fc Z fc Chalk Blue 2022
Nikon
81 Overall Score
Scores
Beginner
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Photography
Youtube
Product Photography
Video
Streaming
Vlogging
Travel
Specifications
| Sony Alpha Alpha 1 | Nikon Z fc Z fc | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Stacked CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 50.099998474121094 MP★ | 20.899999618530273 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | BIONZ XR | EXPEED 6 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Continuous-Servo AF (C), Direct Manual Focus (DMF), Manual Focus | Phase Detection: 209 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps★ | 11 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 fps | 120 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/4000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K★ | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | 30 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 240 fps★ | 120 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | ✗ |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codec | H.264/XAVC S-I 4:2:2 10-Bit, H.264/XAVC S 4:2:2 10-Bit, H.264/XAVC S 4:2:0 8-Bit | H.264/MOV/MP4 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 9.4M dots★ | 2.4M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.74 kg | 0.39 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 530 shots★ | 300 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB-C 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1★ |
| HDMI | HDMI | Micro-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Sony Alpha Alpha 1 Black 2021
- Strong evf (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong af (96th percentile)96th %ile
Nikon Z fc Z fc Chalk Blue 2022
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong burst (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong video (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
Sony Alpha Alpha 1 Black 20210.017score per dollar
vs
Nikon Z fc Z fc Chalk Blue 20220.095score per dollar
Nikon Z fc Z fc Chalk Blue 2022 offers 5.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony Alpha Alpha 1
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 10 usage categories and 11 of 33 specs.
