Canon RP vs Nikon Z fc
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Canon RP vs Nikon Z fc Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon RP vs Nikon Z fc Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS RP & Nikon Z fc. The entire galleries are available at Canon RP Gallery & Nikon Z fc Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon RP over the Nikon Z fc
RP | Z fc |
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Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Canon RP
Z fc | RP | |||
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Revealed | June 2021 | ![]() | February 2019 | More recent by 28 months |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon RP and Nikon Z fc
RP | Z fc | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1040k | Identical 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).
Look at the Canon RP vs Nikon Z fc in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon RP vs Nikon Z fc Specifications
Canon EOS RP | Nikon Z fc | |
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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 |