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Canon R3 vs Nikon Z fc

Portability
52
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84
Canon EOS R3 front
 
Nikon Z fc front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74

Canon R3 vs Nikon Z fc Key Specs

Canon R3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 6000 x 3164 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 1015g - 150 x 143 x 87mm
  • Introduced September 2021
Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
  • Introduced June 2021
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Canon R3 vs Nikon Z fc Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Canon R3 versus Nikon Z fc, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the R3 (24MP) and the Z fc (21MP) is very close but the R3 (Full frame) and Z fc (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The R3 was announced 3 months after the Z fc so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the R3 grades against the Z fc for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R3 over the Nikon Z fc

 R3 Z fc 
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution4150k1040kSharper display (+3110k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Canon R3

 Z fc R3 

Common features in the Canon R3 and Nikon Z fc

 R3 Z fc 
IntroducedSeptember 2021June 2021Same generation
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon R3 vs Nikon Z fc Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon R3 features outer dimensions of 150mm x 143mm x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") with a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs) while 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 account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the R3 versus the Z fc.

Canon R3 vs Nikon Z fc size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the R3 and Z fc is 52 and 79 respectively.

Canon R3 vs Nikon Z fc top view buttons comparison

Canon R3 vs Nikon Z fc Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the R3 and Z fc.

As you can see, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The R3 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon R3 will provide you with more detail with its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively.

Canon R3 vs Nikon Z fc sensor size comparison

Canon R3 vs Nikon Z fc Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R3 vs Nikon Z fc Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R3 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon Z fc as a Portrait photography camera
86
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
82
you can focus manually
good megapixels (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R3 as a Street photography camera
Nikon Z fc as a Street photography camera
70
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
offers touch focus
environment proof
above average ISO range (102,400)
heavier than average (1,015g)
74
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has focus by touch
above average high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (445g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R3 Sports photography factors
Nikon Z fc Sports photography factors
89
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/64,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proof
good battery life (760 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
68
good megapixels (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
bad battery life (300 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon R3 Travel photography advice
Nikon Z fc Travel photography advice
70
good battery life (760 CIPA)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
heavier than average (1,015 grams)
72
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
good megapixels (21MP)
selfie friendly screen
bad battery life (300 CIPA)
more heavy than competition (445 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R3 Landscape photography factors
Nikon Z fc Landscape photography factors
86
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (102,400)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
good battery life (760 CIPA)
two card slots
75
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
bad battery life (300 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R3 Vlogging factors
Nikon Z fc Vlogging factors
70
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (6000 x 3164 pxls)
includes mic socket
heavier than average (1,015 grams)
74
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
has face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone socket
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (445 grams)
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Canon R3 vs Nikon Z fc Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R3 and Nikon Z fc
 Canon EOS R3Nikon Z fc
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS R3 Nikon Z fc
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2021-09-14 2021-06-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type Stacked CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 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 Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 5568 x 3712
Maximum native ISO 102400 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 1053 209
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Nikon Z
Total lenses 27 21
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 4,150k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.68x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/64000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 6000x3164 (60p/​50p/​30p/​24p/​23.98p) 4096x2160 (120p/​60p/​30p/​24p/​23.98p) 3840x2160 (120p/​60p/​30p/​23.98p) 1920x1080 (60p/​30p/​23.98p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 6000x3164 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1015 gr (2.24 pounds) 445 gr (0.98 pounds)
Physical dimensions 150 x 143 x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 96 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 25.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 4086 not tested
Other
Battery life 760 pictures 300 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E19 EN-EL25
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC (UHS-II supported) + CFexpress Type B SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Dual 1
Retail pricing $6,000 $949