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Canon RP vs Nikon Z fc

Portability
70
Imaging
75
Features
80
Overall
77
Canon EOS RP front
 
Nikon Z fc front
Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
80
Overall
73

Canon RP vs Nikon Z fc Key Specs

Canon RP
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Increase to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 485g - 133 x 85 x 70mm
  • Launched February 2019
Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand 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 RP vs Nikon Z fc Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Canon RP vs Nikon Z fc, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the RP (26MP) and Z fc (21MP) and the RP (Full frame) and Z fc (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The RP was manufactured 3 years before the Z fc and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the RP scores against the Z fc in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon RP over the Nikon Z fc

 RP Z fc 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Canon RP

 Z fc RP 
RevealedJune 2021February 2019More recent by 28 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon RP and Nikon Z fc

 RP Z fc 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution1040k1040kIdentical screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon RP vs Nikon Z fc Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon RP offers external dimensions of 133mm x 85mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z fc has dimensions 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the RP against the Z fc.

Canon RP vs Nikon Z fc size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RP and Z fc is 70 and 79 respectively.

Canon RP vs Nikon Z fc top view buttons comparison

Canon RP vs Nikon Z fc Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the RP and Z fc.

All in all, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The RP because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Canon RP will deliver more detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older RP is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon RP vs Nikon Z fc sensor size comparison

Canon RP vs Nikon Z fc Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon RP as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon Z fc as a Portrait photography camera
85
has manual focus
sensor resolution is amazing (26MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
81
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon RP Street photography features
Nikon Z fc Street photography features
76
screen articulates fully
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch focus
environment proof
very good ISO range (40,000)
no image stabilization
74
fully articulated screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus via touch
great high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others (445g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon RP Sports photography information
Nikon Z fc Sports photography information
68
sensor resolution is amazing (26MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
67
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (300 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon RP Travel photography information
Nikon Z fc Travel photography information
69
environment proof
has bluetooth
supports touch focus
sensor resolution is amazing (26MP)
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
72
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
display is selfie friendly
bad battery life (300 per charge)
heavier than others (445g)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon RP
Landscape photography with Nikon Z fc
77
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor resolution is amazing (26MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good ISO range (40,000)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (250 per charge)
75
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (300 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon RP Vlogging information
Nikon Z fc Vlogging information
34
touchscreen functionality
includes face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
73
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic support
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others (445 grams)
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Canon RP vs Nikon Z fc Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon RP and Nikon Z fc
 Canon EOS RPNikon Z fc
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS RP Nikon Z fc
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2019-02-14 2021-06-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 8 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 21 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 5568 x 3712
Maximum native ISO 40000 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 4779 209
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Nikon Z
Total lenses 17 21
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.68x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 485 grams (1.07 pounds) 445 grams (0.98 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 85 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 85 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2977 not tested
Other
Battery life 250 images 300 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL25
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $999 $949