Nikon Z fc vs Canon EOS R7

This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon Z fc and Canon EOS R7. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Nikon Z fc is manufacturered by Nikon but Canon EOS R7 is from Canon. Both Nikon and Canon are well known brands though.

Nikon Z fc were released 2021 and Canon EOS R7 was released 2022. That is a 1 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Nikon Z fc 2021
Canon EOS R7 2022

Type of camera

Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Nikon Z fc has a "Nikon DX"-sensor while Canon EOS R7 has a "Canon APS-C"-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 **
Nikon Z fc 75 mm
Nikon DX sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Canon EOS R7 80 mm
Canon APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6

** 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 (Nikon)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)

Resolution

Nikon Z fc has a 21 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS R7 has 33 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Nikon Z fc 21 MP
20668416 pixels
5568 x 3712
Canon EOS R7 33 MP
32294400 pixels
6960 x 4640

Canon EOS R7 has a 56 % 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 R7. Nikon Z fc has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 51200 while Canon EOS R7 has 100 to 32000.

Camera ISO Range
Nikon Z fc 100-51200
Canon EOS R7 100-32000

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.

Worth mentioning is that Canon EOS R7 belongs to the Canon EOS R-system and needs an adapter to work with Canons EF, EF-S, MP-E, and TS-E lenses. You can read more about this adapter here:
Canon Lens Mount Adapter EF-EOS R

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon Z fc
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS R7

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Nikon Z fc can shoot up to 11 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS R7 can shoot up to 15 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Nikon Z fc 11
Canon EOS R7 15

Ability to record movies

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

In this case, both Nikon Z fc and Canon EOS R7 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 R7 weighs 612 gr (equal to 1.35 lb) which is 38% heavier than Nikon Z fc and its 445 gr (or 0.98 lb).

Camera Weight
Nikon Z fc 445 gr
0.98 lb
Canon EOS R7 612 gr
1.35 lb

Nikon Z fc vs Canon EOS R7 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Nikon Z fc and Canon EOS R7, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product
Nikon Z fc
Canon EOS R7
Name Nikon Z fc Canon EOS R7
Manufacturer Nikon Canon
Release Date and Price
Nikon Z fc
Canon EOS R7
Release Year 2021 2022
Release Date 2021-06-29 2022-05-24
MSRP 959 USD 1499 USD
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Camera Type
Nikon Z fc
Canon EOS R7
Camera Type Mirrorless Mirrorless
Sensor
Nikon Z fc
Canon EOS R7
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 23.7 x 15.5 mm)
Also known as "DX"
APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm)
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Resolution 5568 x 3712 pixels 6960 x 4640 pixels
Megapixels 21 MP 33 MP
Image Processor EXPEED 6 DIGIC X
Image
Nikon Z fc
Canon EOS R7
ISO Range 100 - 51200 100 - 32000
White Balance Presets 8 6
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No Yes
(Sensor-Shift)
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Nikon Z fc
Canon EOS R7
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 209 651
Lens Mount Nikon Z

See Compatible Lenses
Canon RF

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier DX / APS-C (1.5x)
1.5x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 36 mm
50 mm becomes 75 mm
100 mm becomes 150 mm
200 mm becomes 300 mm
APS-C Sensor
1.6x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 38 mm
50 mm becomes 80 mm
100 mm becomes 160 mm
200 mm becomes 320 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Nikon Z fc
Canon EOS R7
Articulated LCD Fully articulated Fully articulated
Screen size 3” 3”
Screen dots 1040000 N/A
Touch screen Yes Yes
Screen type TFT LCD N/A
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 1.02× (0.68× 35mm equiv.) 1.15×
Viewfinder Resolution 2360000 2360000
Photography features
Nikon Z fc
Canon EOS R7
Frames per second 11 fps 15 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash No No
Built-in Flash Range N/A N/A
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes No
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Highlight Weighted
Spot
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Partial
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Nikon Z fc
Canon EOS R7
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format MPEG4
H.264
MPEG4
H.264
H.265
Video resolution 1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Nikon Z fc
Canon EOS R7
Memory Card SD/SDHC
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Nikon Z fc
Canon EOS R7
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes Yes
Headphone Port No Yes
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11ac + Bluetooth)
Yes
Built-in (Wireless LAN (IEEE802.11b/g/n) (2.4 GHz), with Bluetooth 4.2)
Remote Control Yes (via smartphone) Yes (Wired, wireless or IR)
GPS No Yes
Optional via GPS Receiver GP-E2
Body & Dimensions
Nikon Z fc
Canon EOS R7
Enviromentally sealed Yes Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details EN-EL25 lithium-ion battery & charger
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E6NH
Battery Life (CIPA) 300 shots 660 shots
Width 135 mm 132 mm
Height 94 mm 90 mm
Depth 44 mm 92 mm
Weight 445 gram 612 gram