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
Z fc
Retro APS-C Z camera with dial controls and compact style.
$999
Released Jun 2021
EOS R1 is 3.1 years newer.
Wins
EOS R1
Wins
Z fc
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher IBIS effectiveness (8.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- AEOS R1 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 209)
- AEOS R1 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- AEOS R1 has higher EVF resolution (9,440,000 vs 2,360,000)
- AEOS R1 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 11 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)
Z fc
135 × 94 × 44 mm
390 g (0.86 lb / 13.76 oz)
EOS R1 is 23mm wider, 56mm taller, and 44mm thicker than Z fc.
EOS R1 is 725 g heavier than Z fc.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 44mm Z fc
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
Z fc
135 × 94 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
Z fc
135 × 44 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Z fc
23.5 × 15.7 mm · APS-C
369 mm² area
2.3× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
Z fc
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…
IBIS effectiveness
8.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
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 209 — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
EVF resolution
9,440,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Z fc
Codecs
Adds H.264/AVC
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.5, 93.5, 43.5
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Weight
390 g vs 1115 g — lower is better
EVF magnification
1.02 × vs 0.9 × — 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
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
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
Z fc
Pros
- ✓Retro design
- ✓Compact
- ✓Good JPEG
Cons
- –No IBIS
- –Older sensor
- –Limited grip
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, EOS R1 or Z fc?
EOS R1 scores 7.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for Z fc — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and Z fc?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and Z fc is 20.9 MP, so the EOS R1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and Z fc have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while z fc does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the Z fc?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. Z fc reaches 11 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and Z fc?
EOS R1 weighs 1115 g and Z fc weighs 390 g, so the Z fc is 725 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and Z fc record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. Z fc: 4K up to 30p.
Are the EOS R1 and Z fc weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. Z fc: No.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and Z fc at $999. The Z fc is $5,300 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Nikon press materials.