Canon EOS Rebel SL2 vs Nikon Z fc

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS Rebel SL2 and Nikon Z fc. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Canon EOS Rebel SL2 is manufacturered by Canon but Nikon Z fc is from Nikon. Both Canon and Nikon are well known brands though.

Canon EOS Rebel SL2 were released 2017 and Nikon Z fc was released 2021. That is a 4 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Canon EOS Rebel SL2 2017
Nikon Z fc 2021

Type of camera

Canon EOS Rebel SL2 is a DSLR camera while Nikon Z fc is a Mirrorless camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Canon EOS Rebel SL2 has a "APSC"-sensor while Nikon Z fc has a "DX"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Canon EOS Rebel SL2 80 mm
Canon APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6
Nikon Z fc 75 mm
Nikon DX sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)

Resolution

Canon EOS Rebel SL2 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon Z fc has 21 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Canon EOS Rebel SL2 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000
Nikon Z fc 21 MP
20668416 pixels
5568 x 3712

Canon EOS Rebel SL2 has a 16 % larger resolution than Nikon Z fc. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Nikon Z fc has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS Rebel SL2. Nikon Z fc has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 51200 while Canon EOS Rebel SL2 has 100 to 25600.

Camera ISO Range
Canon EOS Rebel SL2 100-25600
Nikon Z fc 100-51200

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Rebel SL2
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon Z fc

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS Rebel SL2 can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds and Nikon Z fc can shoot up to 11 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Canon EOS Rebel SL2 5
Nikon Z fc 11

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Canon EOS Rebel SL2 and Nikon Z fc can shoot movies.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Canon EOS Rebel SL2 weighs 453 gr (equal to 1 lb) which is 2% heavier than Nikon Z fc and its 445 gr (or 0,98 lb).

Camera Weight
Canon EOS Rebel SL2 453 gr
1 lb
Nikon Z fc 445 gr
0,98 lb