Nikon Z fc vs Canon EOS Rebel SL3

This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon Z fc and Canon EOS Rebel SL3. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Nikon Z fc is manufacturered by Nikon but Canon EOS Rebel SL3 is from Canon. Both Nikon and Canon are well known brands though.

Nikon Z fc were released 2021 and Canon EOS Rebel SL3 was released 2019. That is a 2 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Nikon Z fc 2021
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 2019

Type of camera

Nikon Z fc is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS Rebel SL3 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 SL3 has a "APSC"-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 Rebel SL3 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 Rebel SL3 has 24 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 Rebel SL3 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000

Canon EOS Rebel SL3 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 SL3. Nikon Z fc has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 51200 while Canon EOS Rebel SL3 has 100 to 25600.

Camera ISO Range
Nikon Z fc 100-51200
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 100-25600

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 SL3

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 SL3 can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Nikon Z fc 11
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 5

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 Rebel SL3 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 SL3 weighs 449 gr (equal to 0,99 lb) which is 1% 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 Rebel SL3 449 gr
0,99 lb