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
D7100
24MP APS-C DSLR with no AA filter, 51-point AF, and dual SD slots — a DX classic.
$1,199
Launch priceReleased Feb 2013
EOS R1 is 11.4 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
D7100
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
- AEOS R1 has higher EVF resolution (9,440,000 vs 2,360,000)
- AEOS R1 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 15 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
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
D7100
136 × 106 × 76 mm
765 g (1.69 lb / 26.98 oz)
EOS R1 is 22mm wider, 44mm taller, and 11mm thicker than D7100.
EOS R1 is 155 g heavier than D7100.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 76mm D7100
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
D7100
136 × 106 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
D7100
136 × 76 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
D7100
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
D7100
✓ 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
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, CFexpress Type B
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
EVF resolution
9,440,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 15 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
D7100
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 135.5, 106, 76
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Weight
765 g vs 920 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
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
D7100
Pros
- ✓No AA filter
- ✓51-point AF
- ✓Dual SD slots
- ✓Pro build for DX
Cons
- –Very dated
- –No 4K
- –DSLR declining
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, EOS R1 or D7100?
EOS R1 scores 9.0/10 versus 6.0/10 for D7100 — 6K video for oversampled 4K.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and D7100?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and D7100 is 24.1 MP, so the EOS R1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and D7100 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while D7100 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the D7100?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. D7100 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and D7100?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and D7100 weighs 765 g, so the D7100 is 155 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and D7100 record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. D7100: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R1 and D7100 weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. D7100: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 640 shots for the D7100, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and D7100 at $1,199. The D7100 is $5,100 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.