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
D780
Last great Nikon DSLR — Z6 sensor with DSLR ergonomics and hybrid live view AF.
$2,299
Released Jan 2020
EOS R1 is 4.5 years newer.
Wins
EOS R1
Wins
D780
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher IBIS effectiveness (8.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- AEOS R1 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- AEOS R1 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 273)
- AEOS R1 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 12 fps)
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 51,200)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R1
158 × 150 × 87 mm
1115 g (2.46 lb / 39.33 oz)
D780
144 × 116 × 76 mm
755 g (1.66 lb / 26.63 oz)
EOS R1 is 14mm wider, 34mm taller, and 11mm thicker than D780.
EOS R1 is 360 g heavier than D780.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 76mm D780
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
D780
144 × 116 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
D780
144 × 76 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
D780
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
Canon RF
105+
native lenses available
D780
✓ 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 -3 EV — lower 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
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
AF points / zones
1053 vs 273 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 12 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
D780
Codecs
Adds H.264/AVC
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 143.5, 115.5, 76
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-II
Weight
755 g vs 1115 g — lower is better
Resolution
24.5 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher 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
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
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
D780
Pros
- ✓Z6 sensor in DSLR
- ✓Dual card slots
- ✓4K video
- ✓OVF + EVF hybrid
Cons
- –DSLR end of era
- –Heavy
- –Limited future lenses
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R1 or D780?
EOS R1 scores 8.5/10 versus 3.5/10 for D780 — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and D780?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and D780 is 24.5 MP, so the D780 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and D780 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while d780 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the D780?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. D780 reaches 12 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and D780?
EOS R1 weighs 1115 g and D780 weighs 755 g, so the D780 is 360 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and D780 record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. D780: 4K up to 30p.
Are the EOS R1 and D780 weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. D780: Yes.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and D780 at $2,299. The D780 is $4,000 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Nikon press materials.