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
Z6
Original 24MP Z hybrid that launched the Z system.
$1,999
Released Aug 2018
EOS R1 is 5.9 years newer.
Wins
EOS R1
Wins
Z6
2 categories tied
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TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- AEOS R1 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 273)
- AEOS R1 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 12 fps)
- AEOS R1 has higher EVF resolution (9,440,000 vs 3,690,000)
- 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)
Z6
134 × 101 × 68 mm
585 g (1.29 lb / 20.64 oz)
EOS R1 is 24mm wider, 49mm taller, and 20mm thicker than Z6.
EOS R1 is 530 g heavier than Z6.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 68mm Z6
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
Z6
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
Z6
134 × 68 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Z6
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
Z6
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…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 157.6, 149.5, 87.3
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, CFexpress Type B
Subject recognition
Adds Dogs, Cats, Birds…
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
AF points / zones
1053 vs 273 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 12 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Z6
Codecs
Adds H.264/AVC
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 100.5, 67.5
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B / XQD
Weight
585 g vs 1115 g — lower 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
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 12 fps
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
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
Z6
Pros
- ✓Historic value
- ✓Solid hybrid
- ✓Affordable used
Cons
- –Very dated now
- –Single slot
- –Limited video
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R1 or Z6?
EOS R1 scores 8.5/10 versus 3.5/10 for Z6 — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and Z6?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and Z6 is 24.5 MP, so the Z6 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and Z6 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while z6 has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the Z6?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. Z6 reaches 12 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and Z6?
EOS R1 weighs 1115 g and Z6 weighs 585 g, so the Z6 is 530 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and Z6 record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. Z6: 4K up to 30p.
Are the EOS R1 and Z6 weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. Z6: Yes.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and Z6 at $1,999. The Z6 is $4,300 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Nikon press materials.