EOS R6vs Nikon Zfc
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Nikon Zfc (2021)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Lifestyle, street & casual shooters
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Wedding, Portrait, Sports, Video — EOS R6 (2020): The camera that made Canon's RF system worth taking seriously.
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 R6 (2020)
- Canon DSLR shooters moving to mirrorless
- Hybrid photographers who shoot both stills and video
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 nikon zfc has the highest resolution at 21mp; the nikon zfc is the most affordable; only the eos r6 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R6 (2020) | Nikon Zfc (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £799 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps (crop), 4K 30fps (full), 1080p 120fps | 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 AF positions, subject tracking | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops coordinated IS | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 11fps |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (LCD), 510 shots (EVF) | 300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 598g (body only) | 445g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 97.5 × 88.4mm | 134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.76× 3.69M-dot | 0.39" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Single UHS-I SD |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, HDMI | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R6 | Nikon Zfc |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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