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Canon 90D vs Nikon Z fc

Portability
60
Imaging
72
Features
93
Overall
80
Canon EOS 90D front
 
Nikon Z fc front
Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
80
Overall
73

Canon 90D vs Nikon Z fc Key Specs

Canon 90D
(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
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
  • Launched June 2021
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Nikon Z fc

 90D Z fc 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Canon 90D

 Z fc 90D 
LaunchedJune 2021August 2019Newer by 22 months

Common features in the Canon 90D and Nikon Z fc

 90D Z fc 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution1040k1040kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 90D vs Nikon Z fc size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon 90D vs Nikon Z fc Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 90D vs Nikon Z fc Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 90D as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon Z fc as a Portrait photography camera
83
manual focus
amazing megapixels (33 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
81
focusing manually
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 90D as a Street photography camera
Nikon Z fc as a Street photography camera
71
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
environment proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
74
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
comes with touch focus
above average ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (445 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 90D
Sports photography with Nikon Z fc
80
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
amazing megapixels (33 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery (1,300 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
67
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
low battery (300 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 90D
Travel photography with Nikon Z fc
78
better than average battery (1,300 shots)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
amazing megapixels (33MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
72
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
low battery (300 shots)
more heavy than competitors in class (445g)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 90D
Landscape photography with Nikon Z fc
79
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
amazing megapixels (33 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery (1,300 shots)
no image stabilization
75
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low battery (300 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 90D Vlogging highlights
Nikon Z fc Vlogging highlights
71
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic socket
no image stabilization
73
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
features face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (445g)
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Canon 90D vs Nikon Z fc Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 90D and Nikon Z fc
 Canon EOS 90DNikon Z fc
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