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
Released Jul 2024
Nikon
D3500
Entry DSLR that introduced millions to interchangeable-lens photography.
$449
Released Aug 2018
EOS R1 is 5.9 years newer.
Wins
EOS R1
Wins
D3500
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 0 fps)
- AEOS R1 has higher IBIS effectiveness (8.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- AEOS R1 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 11)
- AEOS R1 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 5 fps)
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R1
158 × 150 × 87 mm
1115 g (2.46 lb / 39.33 oz)
D3500
124 × 97 × 70 mm
365 g (0.80 lb / 12.88 oz)
EOS R1 is 34mm wider, 53mm taller, and 18mm thicker than D3500.
EOS R1 is 750 g heavier than D3500.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 70mm D3500
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
D3500
124 × 97 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
D3500
124 × 70 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
D3500
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
2.4× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
Canon RF
105+
native lenses available
D3500
✓ more lensesNikon F
270+
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 R1
AF low-light limit
-7.5 EV vs -1 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…
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
AF points / zones
1053 vs 11 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
D3500
Codecs
Adds H.264/AVC
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 124, 97, 69.5
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Weight
365 g vs 1115 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Resolution — Both 24.2 MP
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
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
D3500
Pros
- ✓Very affordable
- ✓Long battery life
- ✓Lightweight
Cons
- –No 4K
- –Basic AF
- –Discontinued
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, EOS R1 or D3500?
EOS R1 scores 9.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for D3500 — 6K video for oversampled 4K.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and D3500?
Both cameras share the same 24.2 MP resolution.
Do the EOS R1 and D3500 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while d3500 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the D3500?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. D3500 reaches 5 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and D3500?
EOS R1 weighs 1115 g and D3500 weighs 365 g, so the D3500 is 750 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and D3500 record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. D3500: Full HD.
Are the EOS R1 and D3500 weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. D3500: No.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and D3500 at $449. The D3500 is $5,850 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Nikon press materials.