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 priceReleased Jul 2024
Nikon
D5
Nikon FX flagship sports DSLR with 20.8MP sensor, 153-point AF, 12fps burst, 4K UHD video, and dual XQD/CF slots — predecessor to D6.
$6,499
Launch priceReleased Jan 2016
EOS R1 is 8.5 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
D5
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (1330 shots vs 520 shots)
- AEOS R1 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 493)
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 51,200)
- AEOS R1 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- AEOS R1 has higher EVF resolution (9,440,000 vs 5,760,000)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS R1
158 × 150 × 87 mm
920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
D5
138 × 98 × 88 mm
720 g (1.59 lb / 25.40 oz)
EOS R1 is 1mm thinner than D5 but it is also 20mm wider and 52mm taller.
EOS R1 is 200 g heavier than D5.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 88mm D5
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
D5
138 × 98 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
D5
138 × 88 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
D5
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
Canon RF
105+
native lenses available
D5
✓ 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
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 157.6, 149.5, 87.3
Battery life (CIPA)
1330 shots vs 520 shots — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S
AF points / zones
1053 vs 493 — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 51,200 — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only EOS R1 supports it
Reasons to choose
D5
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 138, 98, 88
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Weight
720 g vs 920 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 12 fps
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
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
D5
Pros
- ✓153-point Multi-CAM 20K AF
- ✓12fps (14fps mirror-up)
- ✓4K UHD + 1080p60 video
- ✓Pro tank build + sealing
- ✓3,780-shot EN-EL18a battery
Cons
- –20.8MP only
- –Superseded by D6
- –Very heavy (1.4 kg)
- –Premium flagship pricing
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, EOS R1 or D5?
D5 scores 10.0/10 versus 6.5/10 for EOS R1 — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and D5?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and D5 is 20.8 MP, so the EOS R1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and D5 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while D5 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the D5?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. D5 reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and D5?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and D5 weighs 720 g, so the D5 is 200 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and D5 record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. D5: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R1 and D5 weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. D5: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 520 shots for the D5, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and D5 at $6,499. The EOS R1 is $200 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.