Canon
EOS R
Canon’s first full-frame RF mirrorless — launched the RF mount ecosystem.
$2,299
Launch priceReleased Sep 2018
Nikon
Z9
Flagship stacked mirrorless with 45MP, 8K video, and no mechanical shutter.
$5,499
Launch priceReleased Oct 2021
Z9 is 3.2 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R
Wins
Z9
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R has higher Burst (mechanical) (8 fps vs 0 fps)
- BZ9 has higher RAW buffer depth (1000 frames vs 47 frames)
- BZ9 has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 8 fps)
- AEOS R has higher AF points / zones (5655 vs 493)
- BZ9 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 29.97 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS R
136 × 98 × 84 mm
660 g (1.46 lb / 23.28 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Z9
149 × 150 × 91 mm
1160 g (2.56 lb / 40.92 oz)
EOS R is 13mm narrower, 51mm shorter, and 6mm thinner than Z9.
EOS R is 500 g lighter than Z9.
Depth (front-to-back): 84mm EOS R · 91mm Z9
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R
136 × 98 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Z9
149 × 150 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R
136 × 84 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Z9
149 × 91 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Z9
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
Z9
Nikon Z
90+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS R
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Burst (mechanical)
8 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.264, MP4
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 135.8, 98.3, 84.4
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
AF points / zones
5655 vs 493 — higher is better
AA filter
Only EOS R supports it
Weight
660 g vs 1160 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
Z9
AF low-light limit
-8.5 EV vs -6 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Dogs…
Codecs
Adds N-RAW, ProRes RAW HQ, ProRes 422 HQ…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 149, 149.5, 90.5
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B / XQD, CFexpress Type B / XQD
RAW buffer depth
1000 frames vs 47 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 8 fps — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 29.97 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
- ✓IBIS effectiveness — Both 6 stops
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓EVF resolution — Both 3,690,000
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R
Pros
- ✓First Canon RF body
- ✓Dual Pixel AF
- ✓Fully articulating screen
Cons
- –No IBIS
- –Single card slot
- –Superseded by R6/R8
Z9
Pros
- ✓45MP stacked
- ✓8K 60p internal
- ✓120fps stills
- ✓Pro build
Cons
- –Heavy body
- –Expensive
- –Large files
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, EOS R or Z9?
Z9 scores 9.5/10 versus 3.0/10 for EOS R — 8K recording for future-proof footage.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R and Z9?
EOS R is 30.3 MP and Z9 is 45.7 MP, so the Z9 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R and Z9 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while Z9 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R or the Z9?
EOS R reaches 8 fps electronic. Z9 reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R and Z9?
EOS R weighs 660 g and Z9 weighs 1160 g, so the EOS R is 500 g lighter.
Do the EOS R and Z9 record 4K video?
EOS R: 4K up to 29.97p. Z9: 8K UHD (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS R and Z9 weather sealed?
EOS R: Yes. Z9: Yes.
How much does each cost?
EOS R launched at $2,299 and Z9 at $5,499. The EOS R is $3,200 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Nikon press materials.