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
ZR
Compact Nikon RED full-frame 6K cinema camera with R3D NE RAW, 32-bit float audio, 7.5-stop VR, and Z mount.
$2,199
Released Sep 2025
ZR is 1.2 years newer.
Wins
EOS R1
Wins
ZR
3 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 0 fps)
- BZR has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 40 fps)
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 51,200)
- BZR has lower Weight (630 g vs 1115 g)
- AEOS R1 has higher IBIS effectiveness (8.5 stops vs 7.5 stops)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R1
158 × 150 × 87 mm
1115 g (2.46 lb / 39.33 oz)
ZR
134 × 81 × 49 mm
630 g (1.39 lb / 22.22 oz)
EOS R1 is 24mm wider, 69mm taller, and 38mm thicker than ZR.
EOS R1 is 485 g heavier than ZR.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 49mm ZR
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
ZR
134 × 81 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
ZR
134 × 49 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
ZR
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
ZR
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
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 157.6, 149.5, 87.3
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 51,200 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Horses, Motorbikes, Aircraft
IBIS effectiveness
8.5 stops vs 7.5 stops — higher is better
Reasons to choose
ZR
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 80.5, 49
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 40 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds R3D NE, N-RAW, ProRes RAW HQ…
Card types
Adds XQD, MicroSD UHS-I
Weight
630 g vs 1115 g — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Bicycles, Motorcycles, Airplanes
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
- ✓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
ZR
Pros
- ✓6K/60p R3D NE RAW
- ✓32-bit float audio
- ✓7.5-stop stabilization
- ✓Compact 535g cinema body
Cons
- –No built-in EVF
- –Cinema-first ergonomics
- –Single CFexpress plus MicroSD workflow
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R1 or ZR?
EOS R1 scores 8.5/10 versus 6.5/10 for ZR — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and ZR?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and ZR is 24.5 MP, so the ZR captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and ZR have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while zR has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the ZR?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. ZR reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and ZR?
EOS R1 weighs 1115 g and ZR weighs 630 g, so the ZR is 485 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and ZR record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. ZR: 6K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS R1 and ZR weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. ZR: Yes.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and ZR at $2,199. The ZR is $4,100 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Nikon press materials.