Between the EOS R1 and Z f, the EOS R1 comes out ahead in af points and 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, with the decision sitting on which individual spec advantages weigh more for your use.
Pick the EOS R1 if you care most about af points and 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 don't 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 tells you 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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