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Canon 650D vs Nikon Z fc

Portability
65
Imaging
59
Features
76
Overall
65
Canon EOS 650D front
 
Nikon Z fc front
Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
80
Overall
73

Canon 650D vs Nikon Z fc Key Specs

Canon 650D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 575g - 133 x 100 x 79mm
  • Announced August 2012
  • Alternative Name is EOS Rebel T4i / EOS Kiss X6i
  • Earlier Model is Canon 600D
  • Refreshed by Canon 700D
Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
  • Revealed June 2021
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Canon 650D vs Nikon Z fc Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Canon 650D and Nikon Z fc, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the 650D (18MP) and the Z fc (21MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 650D was brought out 9 years earlier than the Z fc which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 650D being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon Z fc being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the 650D matches up against the Z fc in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 650D over the Nikon Z fc

 650D Z fc 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Canon 650D

 Z fc 650D 
RevealedJune 2021August 2012More modern by 107 months

Common features in the Canon 650D and Nikon Z fc

 650D Z fc 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution1040k1040kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon 650D vs Nikon Z fc Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon 650D has exterior measurements of 133mm x 100mm x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 575 grams (1.27 lbs) and the Nikon Z fc has sizing of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the 650D and the Z fc.

Canon 650D vs Nikon Z fc size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 650D and Z fc is 65 and 79 respectively.

Canon 650D vs Nikon Z fc top view buttons comparison

Canon 650D vs Nikon Z fc Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The picture underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 650D and Z fc.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon Z fc to offer you extra detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged 650D is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 650D vs Nikon Z fc sensor size comparison

Canon 650D vs Nikon Z fc Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 650D vs Nikon Z fc Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 650D
Portrait photography with Nikon Z fc
75
focusing manually
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
81
focusing manually
good resolution (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 650D Street photography factors
Nikon Z fc Street photography factors
69
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus by touch
no image stabilization
74
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch focus
great high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors (445g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 650D Sports photography features
Nikon Z fc Sports photography features
58
good megapixels (18MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (440 per charge)
67
good resolution (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (300 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 650D as a Travel photography camera
Nikon Z fc as a Travel photography camera
64
boasts focus by touch
good megapixels (18MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery life (440 per charge)
72
has bluetooth
boasts touch focus
good resolution (21 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery (300 CIPA)
heavier than competitors (445g)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 650D as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon Z fc as a Landscape photography camera
63
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good megapixels (18MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (440 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
75
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (300 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 650D as a Vlogging camera
Nikon Z fc as a Vlogging camera
71
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone jack
no image stabilization
73
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic support
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors (445g)
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Canon 650D vs Nikon Z fc Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 650D and Nikon Z fc
 Canon EOS 650DNikon Z fc
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 650D Nikon Z fc
Also referred to as EOS Rebel T4i / EOS Kiss X6i -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2012-08-20 2021-06-28
Physical type Compact SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 21 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3456 5568 x 3712
Highest native ISO 12800 51200
Highest boosted ISO 25600 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 209
Cross type focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon Z
Amount of lenses 326 21
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.68x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 575 grams (1.27 lbs) 445 grams (0.98 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 100 x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 62 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 722 not tested
Other
Battery life 440 shots 300 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E8 EN-EL25
Self timer Yes (2s, 10s+remote, 10s + continuous shots 2-10)) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $498 $949