Canon 90D vs Nikon Z fc
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Canon 90D vs Nikon Z fc Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 33MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 701g - 141 x 105 x 77mm
- Released August 2019
- Old Model is Canon 80D
(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
- Launched June 2021

Canon 90D vs Nikon Z fc Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Canon 90D vs Nikon Z fc, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the 90D (33MP) and Z fc (21MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

The 90D was brought out 22 months before the Z fc which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon 90D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon Z fc being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 90D grades vs the Z fc in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon 90D vs Nikon Z fc Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 90D and Nikon Z fc. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 90D Gallery and Nikon Z fc Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Nikon Z fc
90D | Z fc |
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Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Canon 90D
Z fc | 90D | |||
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Launched | June 2021 | ![]() | August 2019 | Newer by 22 months |
Common features in the Canon 90D and Nikon Z fc
90D | Z fc | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1040k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both are selfie friendly | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Canon 90D vs Nikon Z fc Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 90D enjoys exterior dimensions of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Nikon Z fc has measurements of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).
See the Canon 90D vs Nikon Z fc in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the 90D against the Z fc.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 90D and Z fc is 60 and 79 respectively.

Canon 90D vs Nikon Z fc Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The image underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 90D and Z fc.
All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon 90D to resolve extra detail having its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 90D is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 90D vs Nikon Z fc Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 90D vs Nikon Z fc Specifications
Canon EOS 90D | Nikon Z fc | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon EOS 90D | Nikon Z fc |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2019-08-28 | 2021-06-28 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 8 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 33 megapixel | 21 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6960 x 4640 | 5568 x 3712 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 51200 | 204800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 45 | 209 |
Cross focus points | 45 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon Z |
Available lenses | 326 | 21 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | 0.68x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.0 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | - | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes (With USB-PD compatible chargers) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 701 gr (1.55 pounds) | 445 gr (0.98 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 141 x 105 x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") | 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1300 photographs | 300 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E6N | EN-EL25 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $1,199 | $949 |