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 3.8 years newer.
Wins
EOS R1
Wins
Z6 II
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 273)
- AEOS R1 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 14 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)
- AEOS R1 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 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)
Z6 II
134 × 101 × 70 mm
615 g (1.36 lb / 21.69 oz)
EOS R1 is 24mm wider, 49mm taller, and 18mm thicker than Z6 II.
EOS R1 is 500 g heavier than Z6 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 70mm Z6 II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
Z6 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
Z6 II
134 × 70 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Z6 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
Z6 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
AF low-light limit
-7.5 EV vs -4.5 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
AF points / zones
1053 vs 273 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Birds, Horses, Cars…
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 14 fps — higher is better
EVF resolution
9,440,000 vs 3,690,000 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Z6 II
Codecs
Adds H.265/HEVC, H.264/AVC
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 100.5, 69.5
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B / XQD, SD UHS-II
Weight
615 g vs 1115 g — lower is better
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
- ✓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 II
Pros
- ✓Proven hybrid
- ✓Dual slots
- ✓Good video
Cons
- –Superseded by Z6 III
- –24MP
- –Older AF
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R1 or Z6 II?
EOS R1 scores 8.5/10 versus 3.5/10 for Z6 II — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and Z6 II?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and Z6 II is 24.5 MP, so the Z6 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and Z6 II have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while z6 II has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the Z6 II?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. Z6 II reaches 14 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and Z6 II?
EOS R1 weighs 1115 g and Z6 II weighs 615 g, so the Z6 II is 500 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and Z6 II record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. Z6 II: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R1 and Z6 II weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. Z6 II: Yes.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and Z6 II at $1,999. The Z6 II 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.