EOS R100vs Nikon Zfc
Canon
EOS R100 (2023)
Starting from £529 new
Best for First camera / beginner photography
View EOS R100
Nikon
Nikon Zfc (2021)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Lifestyle, street & casual shooters
View Nikon Zfc
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
First Camera / Beginner Photography — EOS R100 (2023): The R100 does the basics well at the lowest possible price point. Its main value is as a gateway into the Canon RF ecosystem — the lenses you buy now will work on any Canon body you upgrade to later. Modest ambitions, reliably met.
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
EOS R100 (2023)
- First-time camera buyers stepping up from a smartphone
- Students and hobbyists wanting an affordable starting point
- Anyone who wants to start investing in Canon RF glass on a budget
- Casual photographers who don't need advanced video or speed
Nikon Zfc (2021)
- Photographers who want APS-C Z quality in a retro film-camera aesthetic
- Beginners and enthusiasts attracted to tactile dial controls
- Street and travel photographers who want a compact, stylish Z body
- Anyone who wants the Nikon Z system entry point with a distinctive look
Quick take: The eos r100 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the eos r100 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R100 (2023) | Nikon Zfc (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £529 | £799 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/60p | 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, face detection, subject tracking | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | 6.5fps mechanical | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~270 shots (CIPA) | 300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 356g (body, battery, card) | 445g body only |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm | 134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification | 0.39" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Single UHS-I SD |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R100 | Nikon Zfc |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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