Canon R8 vs Nikon Z fc

Following is a detailed review of the Canon R8 and Nikon Z fc, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the R8 (24MP) and the Z fc (21MP) is fairly similar but the R8 (Full frame) and Z fc (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The R8 was unveiled 20 months after the Z fc making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the R8 matches up vs the Z fc with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS R8 & Nikon Z fc. The full galleries are available at Canon R8 Gallery & Nikon Z fc Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon R8 offers outer dimensions of 133mm x 86mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") with a weight of 461 grams (1.02 lbs) and the Nikon Z fc has specifications of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the R8 compared to the Z fc.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R8 and Z fc is 71 and 79 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The pic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the R8 and Z fc.

As you can tell, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The R8 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Canon R8 will offer you greater detail having an extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern R8 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.