Nikon Z fc vs Canon EOS 6D Mark II

This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon Z fc and Canon EOS 6D Mark II. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Nikon Z fc

Canon EOS 6D Mark II

Manufacturing

Nikon Z fc is manufacturered by Nikon but Canon EOS 6D Mark II is from Canon. Both Nikon and Canon are well known brands though.

Nikon Z fc were released 2021 and Canon EOS 6D Mark II was released 2017. That is a 4 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera	Released
Nikon Z fc	2021
Canon EOS 6D Mark II	2017

Type of camera

Nikon Z fc is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS 6D Mark II 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 "Nikon DX"-sensor while Canon EOS 6D Mark II has a "Canon Full Frame"-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 6D Mark II	50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier

** 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 6D Mark II has 26 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 6D Mark II	26 MP 25958400 pixels 6240 x 4160

Canon EOS 6D Mark II has a 26 % 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 6D Mark II. Nikon Z fc has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 51200 while Canon EOS 6D Mark II has 100 to 40000.

Camera	ISO Range
Nikon Z fc	100-51200
Canon EOS 6D Mark II	100-40000

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 6D Mark II

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 6D Mark II can shoot up to 6,5 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Nikon Z fc	11
Canon EOS 6D Mark II	6,5

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 6D Mark II 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 6D Mark II weighs 765 gr (equal to 1.69 lb) which is 72% 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 6D Mark II	765 gr 1.69 lb