EOS R1vs Z5
Canon
EOS R1 (2024)
Starting from £5999 new
Best for Professional sports, wildlife & photojournalism
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Professional Sports, Wildlife & Photojournalism — EOS R1 (2024): Canon's ultimate professional camera — 40fps, a class-leading EVF, and AI AF that simply doesn't miss.
Entry-Level Full-Frame & Dslr Switchers — Z5 (2020): The most affordable route into full-frame Z — dual card slots, IBIS, and a capable sensor at an accessible price.
Who should buy what
EOS R1 (2024)
- Professional sports and news photographers who cannot miss a shot
- Wildlife photographers needing the fastest AF and burst available
- Photojournalists requiring reliable pro-grade build and connectivity
- Canon R3 owners or 1D X Mark III users upgrading to mirrorless flagship
Z5 (2020)
- DSLR photographers switching to full-frame mirrorless for the first time
- Enthusiasts who want full-frame image quality on a tighter budget
- Photographers stepping up from APS-C who don't need fast burst or 4K
- Z5 II shoppers on a budget — the original Z5 is now excellent value used
Quick take: The z5 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the z5 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R1 (2024) | Z5 (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £999 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-Frame Stacked CMOS | 24.3MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 6K RAW/60p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p | 4K/30p (with crop), 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF III — 100% coverage, deep learning subject detection | Hybrid AF — 273 phase-detect points, eye/subject detection |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 8 stops combined | IBIS — up to 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 40fps electronic, 12fps mechanical | 4.5fps |
| Battery Life | ~530 shots (CIPA) | ~470 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1470g (with battery) | 590g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 159.5 × 143.9 × 87.3mm | 134 × 100.5 × 69.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 9.44M dots, 0.90× magnification | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.8× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF mount | Nikon Z mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C (10Gbps), Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth, Ethernet, HDMI | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R1 | Z5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Photojournalism | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wedding | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Everyday | — |
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