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EOS R1

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

Launch price

Released Jul 2024

vs
ZR

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

Launch price

Released Sep 2025

ZR is 1.2 years newer.

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Wins

3categories

EOS R1

Sports & ActionVideo & Hybrid

Wins

3categories

ZR

Sports & ActionVideo & Hybrid

3 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

EOS R1 wins 3 categories·ZR wins 2 categories
  • 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 920 g)
  • AEOS R1 has higher IBIS effectiveness (8.5 stops vs 7.5 stops)

Key specs at a glance

EOS R1ZR
Resolution24.2 MP24.5 MP
SensorFull FrameFull Frame
ISO max102,40051,200
Burst40 fps120 fps
4K120 fps120 fps
IBIS8.5-stop7.5-stop
Weight920 g630 g
Battery1330 shots

Size and weight, to scale

EOS R1 front view

EOS R1

158 × 150 × 87 mm

920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

ZR front view

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 290 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 back view

EOS R1

158 × 150 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

ZR back view

ZR

134 × 81 mm

Top view, to scale

Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.

EOS R1 top view

EOS R1

158 × 87 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

ZR top view

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 lenses

Canon RF

105+

native lenses available

45 first-party60 third-party

ZR

Nikon Z

90+

native lenses available

40 first-party50 third-party

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

Use caseEOS R1ZR
Portrait
7.5Good
7.5Good
Sports & Action
10.0Excellent
10.0Excellent
Video & Hybrid
9.0Excellent
9.0Excellent
Landscape
7.0Good
7.0Good
Travel
6.5Good
6.5Good
Wildlife
6.5Good
6.5Good
Vlogging
5.5Fair
7.0Good✓ wins

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

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Bicycles, Motorcycles, Airplanes

  • Weight

    630 g vs 920 g — lower is better

  • Resolution

    24.5 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • AA filterBoth support aa filter
  • ISO min (native)Both 100
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • Animal / bird AFBoth support animal / bird af
  • Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseBoth support pre-capture / pre-release
  • 4K max frame rateBoth 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

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

EOS R1
ZR
Resolution
24.2 MP
24.5 MP+1%
Sensor type
Full Frame BSI Stacked CMOS
Full Frame CMOS
Sensor size
36.0 × 24.0 mm
35.9 × 23.9 mm
AA filter
Yes
Yes
EOS R1
ZR
Processor
DIGIC Accelerator + DIGIC X
EXPEED 7 / RED imaging pipeline
EOS R1
ZR
ISO min (native)
100
100
ISO max (native)
102,400+1 stop
51,200
ISO max (expanded)
409,600
204,800
EOS R1
ZR
Shutter type
Mechanical + Electronic
Electronic
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
N/A
Max electronic speed
1/64000 sec
1/16000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for vlogging, EOS R1 or ZR?

ZR scores 7.0/10 versus 5.5/10 for EOS R1 — 4K 60p for smooth handheld vlogs.

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 920 g and ZR weighs 630 g, so the ZR is 290 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.

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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.

Product images courtesy of Canon and Nikon press materials.