Between the EOS R1 and Z f, the EOS R1 comes out ahead in af points / max video, while the Z f wins on weight. Overall, the EOS R1 scores 46 and the Z f scores 46 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are evenly matched on the broad strokes; the decision sits on which individual spec advantages weigh more for your use.
Pick the EOS R1 if you care most about af points / max video. The biggest gaps in its favor are af points, max video.
Pick the Z f if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. Its strongest claims are weight.
Both ship with comparable sensor size, megapixels, in-body stabilization, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why Canon - EOS R1 wins
- ▲AF points — 252.17% more. 1053 vs 299.
- ▲Max video: 6K (vs 4K60).
Why Nikon - Z f wins
- ▲Weight — 405.00 g less. 710 vs 1115.
Spec comparison
Sensor
| Spec | Canon - EOS R1 | Nikon - Z f |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor sizeⓘ | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Megapixels | 24 MP | 24 MP |
| Max ISO | 204800lead | 64000 |
Video
| Spec | Canon - EOS R1 | Nikon - Z f |
|---|---|---|
| Max video | 6Klead | 4K60 |
| RAW video | truelead | false |
| Log profileⓘ | true | true |
Autofocus
| Spec | Canon - EOS R1 | Nikon - Z f |
|---|---|---|
| AF pointsⓘ | 1053lead | 299 |
| Eye AFⓘ | true | true |
| In-body stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Body & Controls
| Spec | Canon - EOS R1 | Nikon - Z f |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1115 g | 710 glead |
| Weather sealedⓘ | true | true |
| Dual card slotsⓘ | truelead | false |
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