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Canon R vs Nikon Z fc

Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
88
Overall
82
Canon EOS R front
 
Nikon Z fc front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74

Canon R vs Nikon Z fc Key Specs

Canon R
(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
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 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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon R over the Nikon Z fc

 R Z fc 
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1040kSharper screen (+1060k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Canon R

 Z fc R 
LaunchedJune 2021September 2018Newer by 34 months

Common features in the Canon R and Nikon Z fc

 R Z fc 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully 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).

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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.

Canon R vs Nikon Z fc size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon R vs Nikon Z fc Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon R
Portrait photography with Nikon Z fc
86
manual focus
great resolution (30 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
82
focusing manually
MP count good (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R Street photography features
Nikon Z fc Street photography features
73
screen articulates
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch to focus
weather proofing
very good ISO range (40,000)
lack of image stabilization
74
fully articulated screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
good high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average (445 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon R
Sports photography with Nikon Z fc
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
great resolution (30 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (370 CIPA)
68
MP count good (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (300 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon R as a Travel photography camera
Nikon Z fc as a Travel photography camera
73
weather proofing
has bluetooth
includes touch to focus
great resolution (30 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
terrible battery life (370 per charge)
72
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
MP count good (21MP)
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery power (300 per charge)
more heavy than average (445g)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon Z fc as a Landscape photography camera
77
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
great resolution (30 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (40,000)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (370 shots)
75
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3")
MP count good (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (300 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R Vlogging information
Nikon Z fc Vlogging information
73
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
includes face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic port
lack of image stabilization
74
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average (445 grams)
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Canon R vs Nikon Z fc Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R and Nikon Z fc
 Canon EOS RNikon Z fc
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