Canon 650D vs Nikon Z fc
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Canon 650D vs Nikon Z fc Key Specs
(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
(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

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).

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.

Canon 650D vs Nikon Z fc Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 650D & Nikon Z fc. The entire galleries are available at Canon 650D Gallery & Nikon Z fc Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 650D over the Nikon Z fc
650D | Z fc |
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Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Canon 650D
Z fc | 650D | |||
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Revealed | June 2021 | ![]() | August 2012 | More modern by 107 months |
Common features in the Canon 650D and Nikon Z fc
650D | Z fc | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1040k | Identical 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).
See the Canon 650D and Nikon Z fc in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 650D vs Nikon Z fc Specifications
Canon EOS 650D | Nikon Z fc | |
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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 |