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
Z30
Compact APS-C Z mount for vloggers and beginners.
$709
Launch priceReleased Jun 2022
EOS R1 is 2.1 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
Z30
1 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 AF points / zones (1053 vs 209)
- AEOS R1 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (1330 shots vs 330 shots)
- AEOS R1 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 29.97 fps)
- AEOS R1 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 11 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
for scale
Z30
128 × 74 × 60 mm
405 g (0.89 lb / 14.29 oz)
EOS R1 is 30mm wider, 76mm taller, and 28mm thicker than Z30.
EOS R1 is 515 g heavier than Z30.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 60mm Z30
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
Z30
128 × 74 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
Z30
128 × 60 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Z30
23.5 × 15.7 mm · APS-C
369 mm² area
2.3× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
Z30
Nikon Z
90+
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
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 209 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…
Battery life (CIPA)
1330 shots vs 330 shots — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 29.97 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Z30
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 128, 73.5, 59.5
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Weight
405 g vs 920 g — lower 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
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
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
Z30
Pros
- ✓Very affordable
- ✓Vlog features
- ✓Compact
Cons
- –No EVF
- –No IBIS
- –Single slot
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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 Z30?
EOS R1 scores 9.0/10 versus 0.5/10 for Z30 — 6K video for oversampled 4K.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and Z30?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and Z30 is 20.8 MP, so the EOS R1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and Z30 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Z30 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the Z30?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. Z30 reaches 11 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and Z30?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and Z30 weighs 405 g, so the Z30 is 515 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and Z30 record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. Z30: 4K up to 29.97p.
Are the EOS R1 and Z30 weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. Z30: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 330 shots for the Z30, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and Z30 at $709. The Z30 is $5,590 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Nikon press materials.