Canon R vs Nikon Z fc
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Canon R vs Nikon Z fc Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 30MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 40000 (Boost to 102400)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 660g - 136 x 98 x 84mm
- Released September 2018
(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 R vs Nikon Z fc Overview
On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon R and Nikon Z fc, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the R (30MP) and Z fc (21MP) and the R (Full frame) and Z fc (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

The R was brought out 3 years earlier than the Z fc which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the R scores versus the Z fc with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon R vs Nikon Z fc Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS R & Nikon Z fc. The entire galleries are provided at Canon R Gallery & Nikon Z fc Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R over the Nikon Z fc
R | Z fc | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 1040k | Sharper screen (+1060k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Canon R
Z fc | R | |||
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Launched | June 2021 | ![]() | September 2018 | Newer by 34 months |
Common features in the Canon R and Nikon Z fc
R | Z fc | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both are selfie friendly | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Canon R vs Nikon Z fc Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon R features physical measurements of 136mm x 98mm x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Nikon Z fc has proportions of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).
Look at the Canon R and Nikon Z fc in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the R against the Z fc.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R and Z fc is 62 and 79 respectively.

Canon R vs Nikon Z fc Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the R and Z fc.
As you can see, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The R due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon R will offer you more detail having its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged R is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon R vs Nikon Z fc Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon R vs Nikon Z fc Specifications
Canon EOS R | Nikon Z fc | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon EOS R | Nikon Z fc |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2018-09-05 | 2021-06-28 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 30 megapixels | 21 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 6720 x 4480 | 5568 x 3712 |
Highest native ISO | 40000 | 51200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 102400 | 204800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 5655 | 209 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon RF | Nikon Z |
Available lenses | 17 | 21 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3.2" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 2,100k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dot | 2,360k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | 0.68x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 480 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes (with LP-E6N only) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 660 gr (1.46 lbs) | 445 gr (0.98 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 136 x 98 x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") | 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 89 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 2742 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 photos | 300 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | EN-EL25 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD card (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $2,299 | $949 |