Canon
EOS 5D Mark IV
Pro 30MP full-frame DSLR still used for weddings, events, and studio work.
$3,499
Launch priceReleased Aug 2016
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 7.9 years newer.
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Wins
EOS 5D Mark IV
Wins
EOS R1
2 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 61)
- BEOS R1 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 7 fps)
- BEOS R1 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- BEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 32,000)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS 5D Mark IV
151 × 116 × 76 mm
890 g (1.96 lb / 31.39 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
EOS R1
158 × 150 × 87 mm
920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)
EOS 5D Mark IV is 7mm narrower, 33mm shorter, and 11mm thinner than EOS R1.
EOS 5D Mark IV is 30 g lighter than EOS R1.
Depth (front-to-back): 76mm EOS 5D Mark IV · 87mm EOS R1
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS 5D Mark IV
151 × 116 mm
Credit card
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 5D Mark IV
151 × 76 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS 5D Mark IV
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS 5D Mark IV
✓ more lensesCanon EF
300+
native lenses available
EOS R1
Canon 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 5D Mark IV
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 150.7, 116.4, 75.9
Card types
Adds CF, SD UHS-I
Codecs
Adds Motion JPEG
Resolution
30.4 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
Weight
890 g vs 920 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
EOS R1
AF low-light limit
-7.5 EV vs -3 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 61 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 7 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS 5D Mark IV
Pros
- ✓30MP proven sensor
- ✓Dual Pixel AF in live view
- ✓Rugged pro build
- ✓Huge EF lens ecosystem
Cons
- –DSLR platform aging
- –4K video limited
- –Heavy
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
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS 5D Mark IV or EOS R1?
EOS R1 scores 10.0/10 versus 3.0/10 for EOS 5D Mark IV — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS 5D Mark IV and EOS R1?
EOS 5D Mark IV is 30.4 MP and EOS R1 is 24.2 MP, so the EOS 5D Mark IV captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS 5D Mark IV and EOS R1 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS 5D Mark IV does not have IBIS, while EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS 5D Mark IV or the EOS R1?
EOS 5D Mark IV reaches 7 fps electronic. EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS 5D Mark IV and EOS R1?
EOS 5D Mark IV weighs 890 g and EOS R1 weighs 920 g, so the EOS 5D Mark IV is 30 g lighter.
Do the EOS 5D Mark IV and EOS R1 record 4K video?
EOS 5D Mark IV: 4K up to 30p. EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS 5D Mark IV and EOS R1 weather sealed?
EOS 5D Mark IV: Yes. EOS R1: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 900 shots (CIPA) for the EOS 5D Mark IV and 1,330 shots for the EOS R1, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS 5D Mark IV launched at $3,499 and EOS R1 at $6,299. The EOS 5D Mark IV is $2,800 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon press materials.