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Canon R5 vs Nikon Z fc

Portability
59
Imaging
80
Features
90
Overall
84
Canon EOS R5 front
 
Nikon Z fc front
Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
80
Overall
73

Canon R5 vs Nikon Z fc Key Specs

Canon R5
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 8192 x 4320 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 738g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Revealed July 2020
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 R5 vs Nikon Z fc Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Canon R5 and Nikon Z fc, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the R5 (45MP) and Z fc (21MP) and the R5 (Full frame) and Z fc (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The R5 was unveiled 11 months prior to the Z fc and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the R5 grades against the Z fc when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R5 over the Nikon Z fc

 R5 Z fc 
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1040kCrisper screen (+1060k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Canon R5

 Z fc R5 
LaunchedJune 2021July 2020Newer by 11 months

Common features in the Canon R5 and Nikon Z fc

 R5 Z fc 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon R5 vs Nikon Z fc Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon R5 provides physical dimensions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") having a weight of 738 grams (1.63 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z fc has dimensions of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the R5 compared to the Z fc.

Canon R5 vs Nikon Z fc size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R5 and Z fc is 59 and 79 respectively.

Canon R5 vs Nikon Z fc top view buttons comparison

Canon R5 vs Nikon Z fc Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the R5 and Z fc.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The R5 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Canon R5 will result in extra detail having an extra 24 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged R5 will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon R5 vs Nikon Z fc sensor size comparison

Canon R5 vs Nikon Z fc Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R5 vs Nikon Z fc Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon R5
Portrait photography with Nikon Z fc
88
manual focus
excellent megapixels (45 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
81
focusing manually
MP count good (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R5 Street photography advice
Nikon Z fc Street photography advice
78
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch to focus
weather sealing
good ISO range (51,200)
74
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
provides focus by touch
very good high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (445 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R5 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon Z fc as a Sports photography camera
84
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (45 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
bad battery life (320 per charge)
67
MP count good (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (300 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon R5 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon Z fc as a Travel photography camera
68
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
provides touch to focus
excellent megapixels (45MP)
selfie friendly display
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (320 per charge)
72
supports bluetooth
provides focus by touch
MP count good (21MP)
selfie friendly screen
bad battery power (300 per charge)
heavier than competition (445g)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R5 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon Z fc as a Landscape photography camera
79
manual focus
change lenses (Canon RF mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (45MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
bad battery life (320 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
75
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3")
MP count good (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (300 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R5 Vlogging highlights
Nikon Z fc Vlogging highlights
79
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
high video quality (8192 x 4320 pixels)
does have mic jack
73
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic port
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (445 grams)
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Canon R5 vs Nikon Z fc Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R5 and Nikon Z fc
 Canon EOS R5Nikon Z fc
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS R5 Nikon Z fc
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-07-09 2021-06-28
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Digic X -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 45 megapixel 21 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 8192 x 5464 5568 x 3712
Highest native ISO 51200 51200
Highest boosted ISO 102400 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 1053 209
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Nikon Z
Available lenses 17 21
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 2,100k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.68x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes 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 8192x4320 (30p/​24/​23.98p) 7680x4320 (30p/​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
Highest video resolution 8192x4320 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 738 grams (1.63 pounds) 445 grams (0.98 pounds)
Dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 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 320 shots 300 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6NH EN-EL25
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage CFexpress and SD (UHS-II) slots SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 2 One
Retail pricing $3,899 $949