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
EOS R1 is 4.8 years newer.
Wins
EOS R1
Wins
Z50
1 categories tied
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 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- AEOS R1 has higher EVF resolution (9,440,000 vs 2,360,000)
- AEOS R1 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 11 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R1
158 × 150 × 87 mm
1115 g (2.46 lb / 39.33 oz)
Z50
127 × 94 × 60 mm
395 g (0.87 lb / 13.93 oz)
EOS R1 is 31mm wider, 56mm taller, and 27mm thicker than Z50.
EOS R1 is 720 g heavier than Z50.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 60mm Z50
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
Z50
127 × 94 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
Z50
127 × 60 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Z50
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
Z50
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 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
AF points / zones
1053 vs 209 — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
EVF resolution
9,440,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Z50
Codecs
Adds H.264/AVC
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 126.5, 93.5, 60
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Weight
395 g vs 1115 g — lower is better
EVF magnification
1.02 × vs 0.9 × — 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
- ✓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
Z50
Pros
- ✓Affordable Z mount
- ✓Compact
- ✓Good stills
Cons
- –No IBIS
- –Older video
- –Single slot
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, EOS R1 or Z50?
EOS R1 scores 7.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for Z50 — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and Z50?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and Z50 is 20.9 MP, so the EOS R1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and Z50 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while z50 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the Z50?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. Z50 reaches 11 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and Z50?
EOS R1 weighs 1115 g and Z50 weighs 395 g, so the Z50 is 720 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and Z50 record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. Z50: 4K up to 30p.
Are the EOS R1 and Z50 weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. Z50: No.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and Z50 at $859. The Z50 is $5,440 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Nikon press materials.