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Canon R6 vs Nikon Z fc

Portability
61
Imaging
74
Features
90
Overall
80
Canon EOS R6 front
 
Nikon Z fc front
Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
80
Overall
73

Canon R6 vs Nikon Z fc Key Specs

Canon R6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Released July 2020
  • Updated by Canon R6 II
Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
  • Introduced June 2021
Photography Glossary

Canon R6 vs Nikon Z fc Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Canon R6 vs Nikon Z fc, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the R6 (20MP) and the Z fc (21MP) is fairly comparable but the R6 (Full frame) and Z fc (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The R6 was launched 11 months prior to the Z fc so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the R6 matches up versus the Z fc for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R6 over the Nikon Z fc

 R6 Z fc 
Display resolution1620k1040kSharper display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Canon R6

 Z fc R6 
IntroducedJune 2021July 2020Fresher by 11 months

Common features in the Canon R6 and Nikon Z fc

 R6 Z fc 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon R6 vs Nikon Z fc Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon R6 comes with physical dimensions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Nikon Z fc has dimensions of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") along 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 dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the R6 compared to the Z fc.

Canon R6 vs Nikon Z fc size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the R6 and Z fc is 61 and 79 respectively.

Canon R6 vs Nikon Z fc top view buttons comparison

Canon R6 vs Nikon Z fc Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the R6 and Z fc.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The R6 due to its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon Z fc will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older R6 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon R6 vs Nikon Z fc sensor size comparison

Canon R6 vs Nikon Z fc Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R6 vs Nikon Z fc Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R6 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon Z fc as a Portrait photography camera
84
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
81
has manual focus
decent MP (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R6 Street photography factors
Nikon Z fc Street photography factors
78
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch to focus
weather sealing
great ISO range (102,400)
74
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
features touch to focus
very good high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
more heavy than others (445g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R6 Sports photography factors
Nikon Z fc Sports photography factors
81
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
has phase detect autofocus
terrible battery life (360 per charge)
67
decent MP (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
low battery power (300 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon R6 Travel photography info
Nikon Z fc Travel photography info
67
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (360 shots)
72
supports bluetooth
features touch to focus
decent MP (21 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
low battery power (300 shots)
more heavy than others (445g)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R6 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon Z fc as a Landscape photography camera
78
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
2 card slots
terrible battery life (360 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
75
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent MP (21MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
low battery power (300 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon R6
Vlogging with Nikon Z fc
79
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone support
73
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
features face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone port
no image stabilization
more heavy than others (445g)
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Canon R6 vs Nikon Z fc Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 and Nikon Z fc
 Canon EOS R6Nikon Z fc
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS R6 Nikon Z fc
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2020-07-09 2021-06-28
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic X -
Sensor type 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 20MP 21MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 5568 x 3712
Max native ISO 102400 51200
Max boosted ISO 204800 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 6072 209
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Nikon Z
Number of lenses 17 21
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.68x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 (60p/​30p/​23.98p) |1920x1080 (120p/​60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680 grams (1.50 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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 360 pictures 300 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6NH EN-EL25
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 2 1
Launch pricing $2,499 $949