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Nikon D850 vs Canon EOS R1: Specifications Comparison

By Jason Polak No Comments
Last Updated On April 9, 2025


Nikon D850 vs Canon EOS R1 Specifications Comparison

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Camera FeatureNikon D850Canon EOS R1
AnnouncedJuly 2017July 2024
Camera TypeDSLRMirrorless
Sensor TypeBSI CMOSStacked CMOS
Image ProcessorEXPEED 5DIGIC X + Accelerator
Resolution45.7 MP24.0 MP
Pixel Dimensions8256×55046000×4000
Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 23.9 mm (Full Frame)36.0 x 24.0 mm (Full Frame)
Sensor Pixel Size4.35µ6.00µ
Low Pass FilterNoYes
IBIS (In-Body Image Stabilization)NoYes
Base ISOISO 64ISO 100
Max Native ISOISO 25,600ISO 102,400
Extended ISOsISO 32-102,400ISO 50-409,600
High-Resolution Sensor ShiftNoNo
Focus Stack BracketingYesYes
Pre-Shoot Burst ModeNoYes
Fastest Shutter Speed1/80001/64,000
Longest Shutter Speed30 seconds30 seconds
Continuous Shooting (Mechanical Shutter)7 FPS12 FPS
Continuous Shooting (Electronic Shutter)7 FPS40 FPS
Notes for High FPS ShootingUp to 9 FPS with MB-D18 gripNone
Buffer Size (Raw)200 frames (7 FPS)Over 1000 frames (40 FPS)
Autofocus SystemPhase DetectHybrid PDAF
Autofocus Points153 1053
Photographer’s-Eye-Sensing AFN/AYes
Maximum Low-Light AF Sensitivity (Standardized to f/2, ISO 100)-4 EV-6 EV
Standard Flash Sync Speed1/2501/320
Video Features
Maximum Video Bit Depth (Internal)8 bits12 bits
Maximum Video Bit Depth (External)8 bits12 bits
Raw VideoNoYes
6K Maximum FramerateN/A60 FPS
4K Maximum Framerate30 FPS120 FPS
1080P Maximum Framerate120 FPS240 FPS
Additional Video Crop FactorNoNo
Chroma Subsampling4:2:0, 4:2:2 (External)4:2:2
Video Recording Limit30 minNo limit
Physical and Other Features
Card Slots2 2
Slot 1 TypeCFExpress Type BCFExpress Type B
Slot 2 TypeSD (UHS-II)CFExpress Type B
Rear LCD Size (Diagonal)3.2 in3.2 in
Rear LCD Resolution2.36 million dots2.1 million dots
Articulating LCDSingle AxisFully Articulating
TouchscreenYesYes
ViewfinderPentaprism / OVFEVF
Viewfinder Magnification0.75x0.9x
Viewfinder ResolutionN/A9.44 million dots
Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
Voice MemoNoYes
Headphone JackYesYes
Microphone JackYesYes
Built-in FlashNoNo
GPSNoYes
BluetoothYesYes
WiFiYesYes
USB TypeMicro B 3.0Type C 3.2 Gen 2
Battery TypeEN-EL15aLP-E19
Battery Life (Viewfinder)1840 frames500 frames1
Battery Life (Rear LCD)N/A21180 frames
Battery Life (Eco Mode)N/A1330 frames
Weather SealedYesYes
Weight (Body Only w/ Battery + Card)1005 g (2.22 lbs.)1115 g (2.46 lbs.)
Dimensions (LxHxD)146 x 124 x 79 mm (5.7 x 4.9 x 3.1″)158 x 150 x 107 mm (6.2 x 5.9 x 4.2″)3
Price Comparison
MSRP, Body Only$3000 (Check Current Price)$6300 (Check Current Price)
Used Prices (Affiliate)Nikon D850 Used PricesCanon EOS R1 Used Prices
1Canon only supplied the EOS R1 battery life figures in eco mode, where it is rated for 700 images via the EVF and 1330 in live view. To match the standards of other cameras in this chart, an estimate of 500 shots and 1180 shots are shown here (based on typical LP-E19 battery performance in regular vs eco mode).
2Not specified by Nikon
3The Canon EOS R1’s official dimensions do not include the depth of the protruding viewfinder. To match the typical standards today, 20mm were added to the EOS R3’s depth measurement in this table.

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About Jason Polak

Jason Polak is a bird and wildlife photographer from Ottawa, Canada. He has been interested in photography ever since he received a disposable film camera as a small child. His career as a mathematician led him to move to Australia in 2016, where he started seeing colorful parrots. A few casual shots with a lens completely unsuitable for birds got him hooked, and now wildlife photography is his biggest passion. Jason loves to show the beauty of animals to the world through photography, and one of his lifelong goals is to photograph five thousand species of birds. You can see more of Jason's work on his website or on his YouTube channel.

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