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Canon EOS R1 vs Nikon Z9

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The Canon EOS R1 wins 5 of 8 scored specs (burst, stabilization, battery (cipa)); the Z9 wins 3 (resolution, max video). The Z9 is $899 cheaper.

5 WINSBuy it if you want: burst, stabilization, battery (cipa), weight.
3 WINSBuy it if you want: resolution, max video.
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Size, to scale

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TOP (WIDTH × DEPTH), LENS FACING DOWN

Outer sizes are exact, from the makers' dimensions. Shapes are drawn by us to show each body style; the dashed circle is the lens mount at its real diameter.

  • Canon EOS R1157.6 × 149.5 × 87.3 mm · 1115 g
  • Nikon Z9149 × 149.5 × 90.5 mm · 1340 g

Where they differ

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Canon EOS R1Z9
PRICE & SCORE
Price$6,799$5,900BEST
CameraFits score9.6BEST9.3
PHOTO
Resolution24.2 MP45.7 MPBEST
BurstThe fastest frames per second the maker quotes. Top speeds often use the electronic shutter and may limit autofocus. Higher helps for sports, wildlife and kids.40 fpsBEST30 fps
StabilizationIn-body stabilisation. Each stop lets you shoot at half the shutter speed without blur, so 8 stops means very steady handheld shots.8.5 stopsBEST6 stops
ShutterFastest mechanical and electronic shutter speeds. The silent electronic shutter can freeze faster motion, but may bend fast subjects on slower sensors.1/8000 mech · 1/64000 elecElectronic only, 1/32000
AutofocusWhat the camera recognises and tracks automatically, and how dark it can get before focus struggles (lower EV is better in low light).People, animals, birds, vehicles, aircraft, trains · down to −7.5 EVPeople, animals, birds, vehicles, aircraft, trains · down to −9 EV
VIDEO
Max videoThe highest video resolution it records internally.6K8KBEST
Rolling shutterHow fast the sensor reads out, measured in lab tests. Slower readout bends fast-moving subjects and quick pans in video and electronic-shutter photos; under 10 ms is very good.8.3 ms · 6K full width, CineD14.5 ms · 8K full width, CineD
Log profileA flat picture profile that keeps highlight and shadow detail for colour grading later.C-Log2/C-Log3N-Log
Raw videoRaw keeps the most image data for editing, at much larger file sizes. Some cameras only record it to an external recorder.Internal Canon RAW (+ ProRes RAW over HDMI)Internal N-RAW + ProRes RAW
BODY & HANDLING
Battery (CIPA)Shots per charge on the CIPA standard test, using the rear screen. Real-world numbers are often higher.1130 shotsBEST740 shots
WeightBody with battery and card, without a lens.1115 gBEST1340 g
ViewfinderElectronic viewfinder resolution and magnification. More dots and a bigger magnification give a sharper, larger view.9.44M-dot, 0.9×3.69M-dot, 0.8×
Rear screenFully articulating screens flip to the front for vlogging; tilting screens are quicker for photos at waist or overhead height.Fully articulatingMulti-angle
SYSTEM
MountWhich lenses fit natively. Other lenses may work through an adapter.Canon RFNikon Z
Native lenses60+50+

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