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
Z50 II
Updated APS-C Z body with improved AF and video for enthusiasts.
$999
Released Dec 2024
Z50 II is 5 months newer.
Wins
EOS R1
Wins
Z50 II
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 231)
- AEOS R1 has higher EVF resolution (9,440,000 vs 2,360,000)
- BZ50 II has lower Weight (495 g vs 1115 g)
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 51,200)
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 II
127 × 97 × 67 mm
495 g (1.09 lb / 17.46 oz)
EOS R1 is 31mm wider, 53mm taller, and 21mm thicker than Z50 II.
EOS R1 is 620 g heavier than Z50 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 67mm Z50 II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
Z50 II
127 × 97 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
Z50 II
127 × 67 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Z50 II
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 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…
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 231 — higher is better
EVF resolution
9,440,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 51,200 — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Z50 II
AF low-light limit
-9 EV vs -7.5 EV — lower is better
Codecs
Adds H.265/HEVC, H.264/AVC
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 127, 96.8, 66.5
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Weight
495 g vs 1115 g — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Bicycles, Motorcycles, Airplanes
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
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
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 II
Pros
- ✓Improved AF
- ✓Compact DSLR-style grip
- ✓Good value
Cons
- –No IBIS
- –Single slot
- –APS-C
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, EOS R1 or Z50 II?
EOS R1 scores 7.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for Z50 II — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and Z50 II?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and Z50 II is 20.9 MP, so the EOS R1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and Z50 II have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while z50 II does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the Z50 II?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. Z50 II reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and Z50 II?
EOS R1 weighs 1115 g and Z50 II weighs 495 g, so the Z50 II is 620 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and Z50 II record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. Z50 II: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R1 and Z50 II weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. Z50 II: No.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and Z50 II at $999. The Z50 II is $5,300 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Nikon press materials.