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
Df
Retro-styled full-frame DSLR with 16MP sensor, classic dials, and F-mount compatibility.
$2,749
Launch priceReleased Nov 2013
EOS R1 is 10.7 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
Df
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher IBIS effectiveness (8.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- 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)
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)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Df
144 × 110 × 67 mm
710 g (1.57 lb / 25.04 oz)
EOS R1 is 14mm wider, 40mm taller, and 20mm thicker than Df.
EOS R1 is 210 g heavier than Df.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 67mm Df
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
Df
144 × 110 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
Df
144 × 67 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Df
36 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
860 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
Canon RF
105+
native lenses available
Df
✓ 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…
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
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
Reasons to choose
Df
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 144, 110, 67
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Weight
710 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
- ✓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
Df
Pros
- ✓Beautiful retro design
- ✓Classic F-mount lenses
- ✓16MP low-light files
- ✓Compact for FF DSLR
Cons
- –Discontinued
- –16MP resolution
- –Slow AF by modern standards
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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 Df?
EOS R1 scores 9.0/10 versus 5.0/10 for Df — 6K video for oversampled 4K.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and Df?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and Df is 16.2 MP, so the EOS R1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and Df have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Df does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the Df?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. Df reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and Df?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and Df weighs 710 g, so the Df is 210 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and Df record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. Df: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R1 and Df weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. Df: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 640 shots for the Df, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and Df at $2,749. The Df is $3,550 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.