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
Z5 II
Affordable full-frame Z mount body with EXPEED 7 AF, 7.5-stop IBIS, 30fps electronic burst, and 4K video.
$1,699
Released Jan 2025
Z5 II is 6 months newer.
Wins
EOS R1
Wins
Z5 II
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 273)
- AEOS R1 has higher EVF resolution (9,440,000 vs 3,690,000)
- AEOS R1 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 64,000)
- BZ5 II has lower Weight (700 g vs 1115 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R1
158 × 150 × 87 mm
1115 g (2.46 lb / 39.33 oz)
Z5 II
134 × 101 × 72 mm
700 g (1.54 lb / 24.69 oz)
EOS R1 is 24mm wider, 49mm taller, and 15mm thicker than Z5 II.
EOS R1 is 415 g heavier than Z5 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 72mm Z5 II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
Z5 II
134 × 101 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
Z5 II
134 × 72 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Z5 II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
Z5 II
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
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…
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 273 — higher is better
EVF resolution
9,440,000 vs 3,690,000 — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only EOS R1 supports it
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 64,000 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Z5 II
AF low-light limit
-10 EV vs -7.5 EV — lower is better
Codecs
Adds H.265/HEVC, H.264/AVC
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 100.5, 72
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-II
Weight
700 g vs 1115 g — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Bicycles, Motorcycles, Airplanes
Burst (mechanical)
14 fps vs 12 fps — higher 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
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
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
Z5 II
Pros
- ✓Full-frame value
- ✓EXPEED 7 AF
- ✓7.5-stop IBIS
- ✓Dual SD card slots
Cons
- –Not a stacked sensor
- –4K 60p crop
- –Entry-level controls
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, EOS R1 or Z5 II?
EOS R1 scores 9.0/10 versus 6.0/10 for Z5 II — 6K video for oversampled 4K.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and Z5 II?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and Z5 II is 24.5 MP, so the Z5 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and Z5 II have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while z5 II has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the Z5 II?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. Z5 II reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and Z5 II?
EOS R1 weighs 1115 g and Z5 II weighs 700 g, so the Z5 II is 415 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and Z5 II record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. Z5 II: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R1 and Z5 II weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. Z5 II: Yes.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and Z5 II at $1,699. The Z5 II is $4,600 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Nikon press materials.