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 III
First partially stacked full-frame sensor with 6K N-RAW internal video.
$2,499
Released Jun 2024
Released within a month of each other.
Wins
EOS R1
Wins
Z6 III
3 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 273)
- BZ6 III has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 40 fps)
- AEOS R1 has higher EVF resolution (9,440,000 vs 5,760,000)
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 64,000)
- BZ6 III has lower Weight (760 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)
Z6 III
139 × 102 × 74 mm
760 g (1.68 lb / 26.81 oz)
EOS R1 is 19mm wider, 48mm taller, and 13mm thicker than Z6 III.
EOS R1 is 355 g heavier than Z6 III.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 74mm Z6 III
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
Z6 III
139 × 102 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
Z6 III
139 × 74 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Z6 III
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 III
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 5,760,000 — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 64,000 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Horses, Motorbikes, Aircraft
EVF magnification
0.9 × vs 0.8 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Z6 III
AF low-light limit
-10 EV vs -7.5 EV — lower is better
Codecs
Adds N-RAW, ProRes RAW HQ, H.265/HEVC…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.5, 101.5, 74
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B / XQD, SD UHS-II
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 40 fps — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Bicycles, Motorcycles, Airplanes
Weight
760 g vs 1115 g — lower is better
Burst (mechanical)
14 fps vs 12 fps — 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
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
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 III
Pros
- ✓Partially stacked CMOS reduces rolling shutter
- ✓6K N-RAW 60p internal — true filmmaking capability
- ✓5.76M dot EVF — best-in-class resolution
- ✓14fps mechanical burst
Cons
- –EN-EL15c battery life only 380 CIPA shots
- –Smaller lens ecosystem vs. Canon RF
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for travel, EOS R1 or Z6 III?
Z6 III scores 5.5/10 versus 4.5/10 for EOS R1 — Weather sealed for varied conditions.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and Z6 III?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and Z6 III is 24.5 MP, so the Z6 III captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and Z6 III have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while z6 III has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the Z6 III?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. Z6 III reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and Z6 III?
EOS R1 weighs 1115 g and Z6 III weighs 760 g, so the Z6 III is 355 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and Z6 III record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. Z6 III: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS R1 and Z6 III weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. Z6 III: Yes.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and Z6 III at $2,499. The Z6 III is $3,800 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Nikon press materials.