EOS RPvs Nikon Zfc
Nikon
Nikon Zfc (2021)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Lifestyle, street & casual shooters
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Entry Full-Frame Stills Photography — EOS RP (2019): An affordable gateway into the RF system. The RP makes sense as a stepping stone camera — if you're committed to Canon RF glass, this is the cheapest full-frame body to buy those lenses for. Just manage expectations on video and battery life.
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 RP (2019)
- Canon users who want to start investing in RF glass affordably
- Stills photographers who shoot primarily in good light
- Anyone coming from a Canon DSLR wanting the RF system at low cost
- Travel photographers who prioritise compactness over video specs
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 rp has the highest resolution at 26mp. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS RP (2019) | Nikon Zfc (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £799 |
| Sensor | 26.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.2MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 4K/24p (with 1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 4779 manually selectable positions | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | 5fps mechanical | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) — very limited | 300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 485g (body, battery, card) | 445g body only |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 85.0 × 70.0mm | 134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification | 0.39" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle 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 RP | 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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