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
D810
36MP full-frame DSLR workhorse prized for landscape, studio, and commercial stills.
$3,299
Launch priceReleased Jun 2014
EOS R1 is 10.1 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
D810
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 3,690,000)
- AEOS R1 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 493)
- AEOS R1 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (1330 shots vs 640 shots)
- AEOS R1 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 20 fps)
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
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D810
146 × 123 × 82 mm
980 g (2.16 lb / 34.57 oz)
EOS R1 is 12mm wider, 27mm taller, and 5mm thicker than D810.
EOS R1 is 60 g lighter than D810.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 82mm D810
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
D810
146 × 123 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
D810
146 × 82 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
D810
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
Canon RF
105+
native lenses available
D810
✓ 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 3,690,000 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S
AF points / zones
1053 vs 493 — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
1330 shots vs 640 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
D810
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 146, 123, 82
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Resolution
36.3 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher 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
D810
Pros
- ✓36MP no OPLF
- ✓Excellent dynamic range
- ✓Pro F-mount ecosystem
Cons
- –Superseded by D850
- –Slow live view AF
- –Heavy
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 D810?
EOS R1 scores 9.0/10 versus 6.0/10 for D810 — 6K video for oversampled 4K.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and D810?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and D810 is 36.3 MP, so the D810 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and D810 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while D810 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the D810?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. D810 reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and D810?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and D810 weighs 980 g, so the EOS R1 is 60 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and D810 record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. D810: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R1 and D810 weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. D810: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 640 shots for the D810, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and D810 at $3,299. The D810 is $3,000 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.