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
D6
Nikon flagship sports DSLR with 14fps and the most advanced DSLR autofocus.
$6,499
Released Feb 2020
EOS R1 is 4.4 years newer.
Wins
EOS R1
Wins
D6
3 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher IBIS effectiveness (8.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- AEOS R1 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 105)
- AEOS R1 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- AEOS R1 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 10.5 fps)
- AEOS R1 has higher EVF magnification (0.9 × vs 0.72 ×)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R1
158 × 150 × 87 mm
1115 g (2.46 lb / 39.33 oz)
D6
160 × 163 × 92 mm
1270 g (2.80 lb / 44.80 oz)
EOS R1 is 2mm narrower, 14mm shorter, and 5mm thinner than D6.
EOS R1 is 155 g lighter than D6.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 92mm D6
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
D6
160 × 163 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
D6
160 × 92 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
D6
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
Canon RF
105+
native lenses available
D6
✓ 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 -4.5 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
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 105 — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
D6
Codecs
Adds H.264/AVC
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 160, 163, 92
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B / XQD, CFexpress Type B / XQD
Burst (mechanical)
14 fps vs 12 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 102,400
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
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
D6
Pros
- ✓14fps flagship
- ✓Pro build
- ✓Best DSLR AF
- ✓Dual CFexpress
Cons
- –20MP
- –DSLR platform
- –Very expensive
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R1 or D6?
EOS R1 scores 8.5/10 versus 2.5/10 for D6 — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and D6?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and D6 is 20.8 MP, so the EOS R1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and D6 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while d6 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the D6?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. D6 reaches 14 fps mechanical.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and D6?
EOS R1 weighs 1115 g and D6 weighs 1270 g, so the EOS R1 is 155 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and D6 record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. D6: 4K up to 30p.
Are the EOS R1 and D6 weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. D6: Yes.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and D6 at $6,499. The EOS R1 is $200 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Nikon press materials.