Nikon Z9 vs Canon EOS R1 Specifications Comparison
| Camera Feature | Nikon Z9 | Canon EOS R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | October 2021 | July 2024 |
| Camera Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Sensor Type | Stacked CMOS | Stacked CMOS |
| Image Processor | EXPEED 7 | DIGIC X + Accelerator |
| Resolution | 45.4 MP | 24.0 MP |
| Pixel Dimensions | 8256×5504 | 6000×4000 |
| Sensor Dimensions | 35.9 x 23.9 mm (Full Frame) | 36.0 x 24.0 mm (Full Frame) |
| Sensor Pixel Size | 4.35µ | 6.00µ |
| Low Pass Filter | No | Yes |
| IBIS (In-Body Image Stabilization) | Yes | Yes |
| Base ISO | ISO 64 | ISO 100 |
| Max Native ISO | ISO 25,600 | ISO 102,400 |
| Extended ISOs | ISO 32-102,400 | ISO 50-409,600 |
| High-Resolution Sensor Shift | No | No |
| Focus Stack Bracketing | Yes | Yes |
| Pre-Shoot Burst Mode | Yes (JPEG only) | Yes |
| Fastest Shutter Speed | 1/32000 | 1/64,000 |
| Longest Shutter Speed | 900 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Continuous Shooting (Mechanical Shutter) | No mechanical shutter | 12 FPS |
| Continuous Shooting (Electronic Shutter) | 20 FPS | 40 FPS |
| Notes for High FPS Shooting | 20 FPS figure is for .NEF files (full-res JPEG at 30 FPS; DX JPEG at 60 FPS; 11 megapixel JPEG at 120 FPS) | None |
| Buffer Size (Raw) | Over 1000 frames (20 FPS) | Over 1000 frames (40 FPS) |
| Autofocus System | Hybrid PDAF with deep learning subject recognition | Hybrid PDAF |
| Autofocus Points | 493 | 1053 |
| Photographer’s-Eye-Sensing AF | N/A | Yes |
| Maximum Low-Light AF Sensitivity (Standardized to f/2, ISO 100) | -7 EV | -6 EV |
| Standard Flash Sync Speed | 1/200 | 1/320 |
| Curtain to Protect Sensor at Shutdown | Yes | Yes |
Video Features | ||
| Maximum Video Bit Depth (Internal) | 12 bits | 12 bits |
| Maximum Video Bit Depth (External) | 12 bits | 12 bits |
| Raw Video | Yes | Yes |
| 8K Maximum Framerate | 60 FPS | N/A |
| 6K Maximum Framerate | N/A | 60 FPS |
| 4K Maximum Framerate | 120 FPS | 120 FPS |
| 1080P Maximum Framerate | 120 FPS | 240 FPS |
| Additional Video Crop Factor | No | No |
| Chroma Subsampling | 4:2:2 | 4:2:2 |
| Video Recording Limit | 125 min | No limit |
Physical and Other Features | ||
| Card Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Slot 1 Type | CFExpress Type B | CFExpress Type B |
| Slot 2 Type | CFExpress Type B | CFExpress Type B |
| Rear LCD Size (Diagonal) | 3.2 in | 3.2 in |
| Rear LCD Resolution | 2.1 million dots | 2.1 million dots |
| Articulating LCD | Dual Axis | Fully Articulating |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF | EVF |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.8x | 0.9x |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 3.69 million dots | 9.44 million dots |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Voice Memo | Yes | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Microphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Flash | No | No |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| USB Type | Type C 3.2 Gen 2 | Type C 3.2 Gen 2 |
| Battery Type | EN-EL18d | LP-E19 |
| Battery Life (Viewfinder) | 700 frames | 500 frames1 |
| Battery Life (Rear LCD) | 740 frames | 1180 frames |
| Battery Life (Eco Mode) | 770 frames | 1330 frames |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Weight (Body Only w/ Battery + Card) | 1340 g (2.95 lbs.) | 1115 g (2.46 lbs.) |
| Dimensions (LxHxD) | 149 x 150 x 106 mm (5.9 x 5.9 x 4.2″)2 | 158 x 150 x 107 mm (6.2 x 5.9 x 4.2″)3 |
Price Comparison | ||
| MSRP, Body Only | $5500 (Check Current Price) | $6300 (Check Current Price) |
| Used Prices (Affiliate) | Nikon Z9 Used Prices | Canon 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). | ||
| 2The Nikon Z9’s and Canon EOS R1’s official dimensions do not include the depth of the protruding viewfinder. To match the typical standards today, 15mm were added to the Z9’s depth measurement in this table, and 20mm were added to the R3’s depth measurement. | ||
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Dear photographylife team. This is my first post ever, despite reading your posts often. You are doing a great job, providing relevant, unbiased information. My favorite are the lens tests and sometimes I am pleased to read posts that are more “philosophical”, provoking thoughts.
On the new comparison database: Thats cool! One suggestion if I may: an image of the top side of the camera is informative. The layout of buttons, size of top side screen, arrangement of multi selectors and such tell a lot about a camera. I would find this very informative for a comparison and since you already show front and back, adding these images should be possible with little effort.
Keep up the good work, best regards from central Switzerland, Hanspeter Dinner.
Good suggestion. We considered it but ultimately didn’t add the top of the camera. It actually would be a bit tricky to add the new images at this point but not impossible. It will be considered for the future.