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Canon R100 vs Nikon Z fc

Portability
76
Imaging
72
Features
70
Overall
71
Canon EOS R100 front
 
Nikon Z fc front
Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
80
Overall
73

Canon R100 vs Nikon Z fc Key Specs

Canon R100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 356g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Released May 2023
Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
  • Revealed June 2021
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Canon R100 vs Nikon Z fc Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon R100 and Nikon Z fc, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the R100 (24MP) and the Z fc (21MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The R100 was introduced 24 months after the Z fc making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the R100 matches up vs the Z fc in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R100 over the Nikon Z fc

 R100 Z fc 
RevealedMay 2023June 2021Newer by 24 months

Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Canon R100

 Z fc R100 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon R100 and Nikon Z fc

 R100 Z fc 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display dimensions3.00"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution1040k1040kIdentical display resolution

Canon R100 vs Nikon Z fc Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon R100 features exterior dimensions of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") along with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Nikon Z fc has measurements 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the R100 against the Z fc.

Canon R100 vs Nikon Z fc size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R100 and Z fc is 76 and 79 respectively.

Canon R100 vs Nikon Z fc top view buttons comparison

Canon R100 vs Nikon Z fc Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the R100 and Z fc.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon R100 to deliver extra detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent R100 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon R100 vs Nikon Z fc sensor size comparison

Canon R100 vs Nikon Z fc Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R100 vs Nikon Z fc Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R100 Portrait photography advice
Nikon Z fc Portrait photography advice
83
manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
81
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R100 Street photography features
Nikon Z fc Street photography features
69
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus by touch
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
74
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides focus via touch
good ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (445 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R100 Sports photography info
Nikon Z fc Sports photography info
64
silent shooting (1/4,000 seconds)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed