Canon
EOS 200D
World's lightest APS-C DSLR (Rebel SL2) with Dual Pixel AF, 24MP, and beginner-friendly design.
$549
Launch priceReleased Jun 2017
Canon
EOS R1
Flagship 24.2MP full-frame BSI stacked RF body with 40fps burst, Dual Pixel Intelligent AF, 6K RAW, and 9.44M-dot EVF.
$6,299
Launch priceReleased Jul 2024
EOS R1 is 7.1 years newer.
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Wins
EOS 200D
Wins
EOS R1
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS R1 has higher IBIS effectiveness (8.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BEOS R1 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 9)
- BEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
- BEOS R1 has higher EVF resolution (9,440,000 vs 2,360,000)
- BEOS R1 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 11 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS 200D
122 × 93 × 70 mm
453 g (1.00 lb / 15.98 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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EOS R1
158 × 150 × 87 mm
920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)
EOS 200D is 35mm narrower, 57mm shorter, and 18mm thinner than EOS R1.
EOS 200D is 467 g lighter than EOS R1.
Depth (front-to-back): 70mm EOS 200D · 87mm EOS R1
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS 200D
122 × 93 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS 200D
122 × 70 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS 200D
22.3 × 14.9 mm · APS-C
332 mm² area
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
2.6× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS 200D: mount data unavailable
EOS R1
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS 200D
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 122.4, 92.6, 69.8
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Weight
453 g vs 920 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
EOS R1
AF low-light limit
-7.5 EV vs -6.5 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
IBIS effectiveness
8.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 157.6, 149.5, 87.3
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, CFexpress Type B
AF points / zones
1053 vs 9 — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
EVF resolution
9,440,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Resolution — Both 24.2 MP
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS 200D
Pros
- ✓Very light DSLR
- ✓Dual Pixel AF
- ✓24MP APS-C
- ✓Affordable
Cons
- –Single card slot
- –No 4K
- –Superseded by SL3/250D
EOS R1
Pros
- ✓40fps electronic burst
- ✓24.2MP BSI stacked full-frame sensor
- ✓Dual Pixel Intelligent AF
- ✓6K RAW and 4K 120p video
- ✓Dual CFexpress Type B slots
Cons
- –24MP resolution
- –Very expensive
- –Large integrated-grip body
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS 200D or EOS R1?
EOS R1 scores 10.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for EOS 200D — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS 200D and EOS R1?
Both cameras share the same 24.2 MP resolution.
Do the EOS 200D and EOS R1 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS 200D does not have IBIS, while EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS 200D or the EOS R1?
EOS 200D reaches 11 fps electronic. EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS 200D and EOS R1?
EOS 200D weighs 453 g and EOS R1 weighs 920 g, so the EOS 200D is 467 g lighter.
Do the EOS 200D and EOS R1 record 4K video?
EOS 200D: 4K up to 60p. EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS 200D and EOS R1 weather sealed?
EOS 200D: No. EOS R1: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 650 shots (CIPA) for the EOS 200D and 1,330 shots for the EOS R1, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS 200D launched at $549 and EOS R1 at $6,299. The EOS 200D is $5,750 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon press materials.