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Canon - EOS R1 vs Nikon - Z f

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EOS R1CANONRENDER
Probe A
Canon
EOS R1
46.0/ 100D
Sensor46· 35%
Video· 25%
Autofocus· 20%
Body & Controls· 20%
Z fNIKONRENDER
Probe B
Nikon
Z f
46.0/ 100D
Sensor46· 35%
Video· 25%
Autofocus· 20%
Body & Controls· 20%
Quick verdict

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.

Buying advice

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.
Full readout

Spec comparison

Sensor

SpecCanon - EOS R1Nikon - Z f
Sensor sizeFull FrameFull Frame
Megapixels24 MP24 MP
Max ISO204800lead64000

Video

SpecCanon - EOS R1Nikon - Z f
Max video6Klead4K60
RAW videotrueleadfalse
Log profiletruetrue

Autofocus

SpecCanon - EOS R1Nikon - Z f
AF points1053lead299
Eye AFtruetrue
In-body stabilizationtruetrue

Body & Controls

SpecCanon - EOS R1Nikon - Z f
Weight1115 g710 glead
Weather sealedtruetrue
Dual card slotstrueleadfalse
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