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
Zf
Retro-styled 24.5MP full-frame mirrorless with classic dials, EXPEED 7 AF, 8-stop IBIS, and 4K 60p video.
$2,049
Released Sep 2023
EOS R1 is 10 months newer.
Wins
EOS R1
Wins
Zf
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 273)
- AEOS R1 has higher EVF resolution (9,440,000 vs 3,690,000)
- AEOS R1 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- BZf has lower Weight (630 g vs 1115 g)
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 64,000)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R1
158 × 150 × 87 mm
1115 g (2.46 lb / 39.33 oz)
Zf
144 × 103 × 49 mm
630 g (1.39 lb / 22.22 oz)
EOS R1 is 14mm wider, 47mm taller, and 38mm thicker than Zf.
EOS R1 is 485 g heavier than Zf.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 49mm Zf
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
Zf
144 × 103 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
Zf
144 × 49 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Zf
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
Zf
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 3,690,000 — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only EOS R1 supports it
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 64,000 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Zf
AF low-light limit
-10 EV vs -7.5 EV — lower is better
Codecs
Adds H.265/HEVC 8-bit, H.265/HEVC 10-bit, H.264/AVC 8-bit
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 144, 103, 49
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, MicroSD UHS-I
Weight
630 g vs 1115 g — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Bicycles, Motorcycles, Airplanes
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
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓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
Zf
Pros
- ✓Beautiful retro design
- ✓273-point hybrid AF
- ✓8-stop IBIS
- ✓Fully articulated touchscreen
Cons
- –No grip extension standard
- –Mixed SD + MicroSD card slots
- –24.5MP only
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, EOS R1 or Zf?
EOS R1 scores 9.0/10 versus 6.0/10 for Zf — 6K video for oversampled 4K.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and Zf?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and Zf is 24.5 MP, so the Zf captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and Zf have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while zf has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the Zf?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. Zf reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and Zf?
EOS R1 weighs 1115 g and Zf weighs 630 g, so the Zf is 485 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and Zf record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. Zf: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R1 and Zf weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. Zf: Yes.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and Zf at $2,049. The Zf is $4,250 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Nikon press materials.