Canon EOS R3vs Nikon Z8vs Nikon Zfc
Canon
Canon EOS R3 (2021)
From £5999
Best for Sports & photojournalism professionals
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Which should you buy?
Sports & Photojournalism Professionals — Canon EOS R3 (2021): The pinnacle of Canon's mirrorless lineup for speed — Eye Control AF and 30fps burst in the most rugged body Canon has ever produced.
Sports, Wildlife & Hybrid Professionals — Nikon Z8 (2023): Z9 performance in a compact body — 45MP, 8K/60p RAW, and 20fps burst without the bulk or price of the flagship.
Lifestyle, Street & Casual Shooters — Nikon Zfc (2021): Nikon's most beautiful camera — FM2-inspired dials and styling wrapped around a capable modern sensor with Z-mount access.
Who should buy what
Canon EOS R3 (2021)
- You shoot sport, motorsport, wildlife, or news at a professional level
- You need Canon's most reliable and fastest autofocus available
- You need extreme weather sealing for demanding shooting conditions
Nikon Z8 (2023)
- You need Z9-level performance in a more travel-friendly and portable body
- You shoot wildlife, weddings, or sport and need exceptional resolution with speed
- You want the best Nikon mirrorless body available without carrying the full Z9
Nikon Zfc (2021)
- You want an APS-C camera with character, physical controls, and a classic look
- You're new to serious photography and want something you'll be motivated to pick up every day
- You appreciate Nikon's FM-inspired retro design in a modern mirrorless package
Quick take: The nikon z8 has the highest resolution at 46mp; the nikon zfc is the most affordable; only the canon eos r3, nikon z8 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS R3 (2021) | Nikon Z8 (2023) | Nikon Zfc (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £3,999 | £799 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 45.7MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 45.7MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, ProRes RAW | 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF | Subject detection AF, 493-point phase-detect | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | 6-stop IBIS | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 20fps RAW / 120fps JPEG | 11fps |
| Battery Life | 620 shots (CIPA) | 330 shots (CIPA) | 300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1015g body only | 910g body only | 445g body only |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm | 144.0 × 118.5 × 83.0mm | 134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | 0.5" Quad-VGA OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 120fps | 0.39" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF | Nikon Z-mount | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | Dual CFexpress Type B / XQD | Single UHS-I SD |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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