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EOS R1

Canon

EOS R1

Flagship 24.2MP full-frame BSI stacked RF body with 40fps burst, Dual Pixel Intelligent AF, 6K RAW, and 9.44M-dot EVF.

$6,299

Launch price

Released Jul 2024

vs

Nikon

COOLPIX B600

Affordable superzoom bridge with 60x optical zoom, 16MP sensor, and built-in Wi-Fi.

$329

Launch price

Released Jan 2019

EOS R1 is 5.5 years newer.

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Wins

10categories

EOS R1

Sports & ActionVideo & Hybrid

Wins

2categories

COOLPIX B600

Vlogging

1 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

EOS R1 wins 5 categories·COOLPIX B600 wins 0 categories
  • AEOS R1 has higher IBIS effectiveness (8.5 stops vs 0 stops)
  • AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
  • AEOS R1 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 11 fps)
  • AEOS R1 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 493)
  • AEOS R1 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (1330 shots vs 640 shots)

Key specs at a glance

EOS R1COOLPIX B600
Resolution24.2 MP16 MP
SensorFull Frame6.17 × 4.55 mm
ISO max102,40025,600
Burst40 fps11 fps
4K120 fps60 fps
IBIS8.5-stopNo
Weight920 g500 g
Battery1330 shots640 shots

Size and weight, to scale

EOS R1 front view

EOS R1

158 × 150 × 87 mm

920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

COOLPIX B600

122 × 82 × 99 mm

500 g (1.10 lb / 17.64 oz)

EOS R1 is 12mm thinner than COOLPIX B600 but it is also 36mm wider and 68mm taller.

EOS R1 is 420 g heavier than COOLPIX B600.

Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 99mm COOLPIX B600

Back view, to scale

Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.

EOS R1 back view

EOS R1

158 × 150 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

COOLPIX B600

122 × 82 mm

Top view, to scale

Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.

EOS R1 top view

EOS R1

158 × 87 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

COOLPIX B600

122 × 99 mm

Sensor size, to scale

EOS R1

36 × 24 mm · Full Frame

864 mm² area

COOLPIX B600

6.17 × 4.55 mm · Compact

28 mm² area

30.9× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

EOS R1

✓ more lenses

Canon RF

105+

native lenses available

45 first-party60 third-party

COOLPIX B600: mount data unavailable

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

Use caseEOS R1COOLPIX B600
Portrait
7.5Good✓ wins
3.0Limited
Sports & Action
10.0Excellent✓ wins
4.5Fair
Video & Hybrid
9.0Excellent✓ wins
4.5Fair
Landscape
7.0Good✓ wins
0.0Limited
Travel
6.5Good✓ wins
5.5Fair
Wildlife
6.5Good✓ wins
5.0Fair
Vlogging
5.5Fair
6.0Good✓ wins

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

EOS R1

  • Subject recognition

    Adds People, Dogs, Cats…

  • IBIS effectiveness

    8.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 157.6, 149.5, 87.3

  • Card types

    Adds CFexpress Type B, CFexpress Type B

  • ISO max (native)

    102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better

  • Burst (electronic)

    40 fps vs 11 fps — higher is better

  • Codecs

    Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S

  • AF points / zones

    1053 vs 493 — higher is better

Reasons to choose

COOLPIX B600

  • AF low-light limit

    -8.5 EV vs -7.5 EV — lower is better

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human, Animal, Bird…

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 121.6, 81.5, 99.2

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-II

  • Weight

    500 g vs 920 g — lower is better

Both cameras share

  • AA filterBoth support aa filter
  • ISO min (native)Both 100
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • Wi-FiBoth support wi-fi
  • BluetoothBoth support bluetooth
  • Microphone jack (3.5mm)Both support microphone jack (3.5mm)

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

EOS R1

Pros

  • 40fps electronic burst
  • 24.2MP BSI stacked full-frame sensor
  • Dual Pixel Intelligent AF
  • 6K RAW and 4K 120p video
  • Dual CFexpress Type B slots

Cons

  • 24MP resolution
  • Very expensive
  • Large integrated-grip body

COOLPIX B600

Pros

  • 60x optical zoom
  • Very affordable
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Easy to use

Cons

  • Small 1/2.3-inch sensor
  • No RAW
  • Fixed lens only

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

EOS R1
COOLPIX B600
Resolution
24.2 MP+51%
16 MP
Sensor type
Full Frame BSI Stacked CMOS
1/2.3-inch CMOS
Sensor size
36.0 × 24.0 mm
6.17 × 4.55 mm
AA filter
Yes
Yes
EOS R1
COOLPIX B600
Processor
DIGIC Accelerator + DIGIC X
EXPEED 7
EOS R1
COOLPIX B600
ISO min (native)
100
100
ISO max (native)
102,400+2 stops
25,600
ISO max (expanded)
409,600
102,400
EOS R1
COOLPIX B600
Shutter type
Mechanical + Electronic
Mechanical + Electronic
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/64000 sec
1/16000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for landscape, EOS R1 or COOLPIX B600?

EOS R1 scores 7.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for COOLPIX B600 — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.

What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and COOLPIX B600?

EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and COOLPIX B600 is 16 MP, so the EOS R1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the EOS R1 and COOLPIX B600 have in-body image stabilization?

EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while COOLPIX B600 does not have IBIS.

Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the COOLPIX B600?

EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. COOLPIX B600 reaches 11 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and COOLPIX B600?

EOS R1 weighs 920 g and COOLPIX B600 weighs 500 g, so the COOLPIX B600 is 420 g lighter.

Do the EOS R1 and COOLPIX B600 record 4K video?

EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. COOLPIX B600: 4K up to 60p.

Are the EOS R1 and COOLPIX B600 weather sealed?

EOS R1: Yes. COOLPIX B600: No.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 640 shots for the COOLPIX B600, giving the EOS R1 the edge.

How much does each cost?

EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and COOLPIX B600 at $329. The COOLPIX B600 is $5,970 less.

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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.

Product images courtesy of Canon and Nikon press materials.