Canon EOS Rebel XS vs Nikon Z fc
This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS Rebel XS and Nikon Z fc. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Canon EOS Rebel XS is manufacturered by Canon but Nikon Z fc is from Nikon. Both Canon and Nikon are well known brands though.
Canon EOS Rebel XS were released 2008 and Nikon Z fc was released 2021. That is a 13 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.| Camera | Released |
| Canon EOS Rebel XS | 2008 |
| Nikon Z fc | 2021 |
Type of camera
Canon EOS Rebel XS 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 XS 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 XS | 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 XS has a 10,1 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 XS |
10,1 MP
10077696 pixels 3888 x 2592 |
| Nikon Z fc |
21 MP
20668416 pixels 5568 x 3712 |
Nikon Z fc has a 105 % larger resolution than Canon EOS Rebel XS. 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 XS. Nikon Z fc has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 51200 while Canon EOS Rebel XS has 100 to 1600.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Canon EOS Rebel XS | 100-1600 |
| 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 XS
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 XS can shoot up to 1,5-3 pictures per seconds and Nikon Z fc can shoot up to 11 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Canon EOS Rebel XS | 1,5-3 |
| Nikon Z fc | 11 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
It is only one of these two cameras that support recording movies and movie clips and that is Nikon Z fc. Sadly, the Canon EOS Rebel XS does not support this.
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 XS weighs 502 gr (equal to 1,11 lb) which is 13% heavier than Nikon Z fc and its 445 gr (or 0,98 lb).
| Camera | Weight |
| Canon EOS Rebel XS | 502 gr 1,11 lb |
| Nikon Z fc | 445 gr 0,98 lb |
