Nikon Z fc vs Canon EOS Rebel SL1

This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon Z fc and Canon EOS Rebel SL1. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Nikon Z fc is manufacturered by Nikon but Canon EOS Rebel SL1 is from Canon. Both Nikon and Canon are well known brands though.

Type of camera

Nikon Z fc is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS Rebel SL1 is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Nikon Z fc has a "DX"-sensor while Canon EOS Rebel SL1 has a "APSC"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

** 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 Rebel SL1 has 18 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Nikon Z fc has a 15 % larger resolution than Canon EOS Rebel SL1. 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 SL1. Nikon Z fc has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 51200 while Canon EOS Rebel SL1 has 100 to 12800.

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 Nikon Z fc
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Rebel SL1

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 Rebel SL1 can shoot up to 4 pictures per seconds.

Ability to record movies

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

When comparing these two cameras there is only one of them that can shoot movies and that is Nikon Z fc. Unfortunately Canon EOS Rebel SL1 does not support recording movies and movie clips.

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.

Nikon Z fc weighs 445 gr (equal to 0,98 lb) which is 9% heavier than Canon EOS Rebel SL1 and its 407 gr (or 0,9 lb).