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
Z8
Z9 internals in a compact body — 45.7MP stacked sensor, 8K 60p, no blackout burst.
$3,999
Released May 2023
EOS R1 is 1.2 years newer.
Wins
EOS R1
Wins
Z8
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 0 fps)
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
- BZ8 has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 40 fps)
- AEOS R1 has higher EVF resolution (9,440,000 vs 3,690,000)
- AEOS R1 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 493)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R1
158 × 150 × 87 mm
1115 g (2.46 lb / 39.33 oz)
Z8
144 × 119 × 83 mm
820 g (1.81 lb / 28.92 oz)
EOS R1 is 14mm wider, 31mm taller, and 4mm thicker than Z8.
EOS R1 is 295 g heavier than Z8.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 83mm Z8
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
Z8
144 × 119 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
Z8
144 × 83 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Z8
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
Z8
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
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 0 fps — higher 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
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
EVF resolution
9,440,000 vs 3,690,000 — higher is better
AF points / zones
1053 vs 493 — higher is better
AA filter
Only EOS R1 supports it
Reasons to choose
Z8
AF low-light limit
-9 EV vs -7.5 EV — lower is better
Codecs
Adds N-RAW, ProRes RAW HQ, ProRes 422 HQ…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 144, 118.5, 83
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B / XQD, SD UHS-II
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 40 fps — higher is better
Resolution
45.7 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
ISO min (native)
64 vs 100 — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Bicycles, Motorcycles, Airplanes
Both cameras share
- ✓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
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
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
Z8
Pros
- ✓45.7MP stacked CMOS from Z9 — class-leading
- ✓8K 60p N-RAW internal
- ✓No mechanical shutter wear — fully electronic
- ✓20fps at full 45.7MP resolution
Cons
- –EN-EL15c battery life only 340 CIPA shots
- –No built-in grip (unlike Z9)
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, EOS R1 or Z8?
Z8 scores 9.5/10 versus 7.0/10 for EOS R1 — 45.7MP — excellent for prints up to 24×36".
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and Z8?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and Z8 is 45.7 MP, so the Z8 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and Z8 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while z8 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the Z8?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. Z8 reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and Z8?
EOS R1 weighs 1115 g and Z8 weighs 820 g, so the Z8 is 295 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and Z8 record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. Z8: 8K UHD (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS R1 and Z8 weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. Z8: Yes.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and Z8 at $3,999. The Z8 is $2,300 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Nikon press materials.