Canon
EOS 80D
Enthusiast APS-C DSLR with 24MP, Dual Pixel AF, and strong video features for its era.
$1,199
Launch priceReleased Feb 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 8.4 years newer.
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Wins
EOS 80D
Wins
EOS R1
5 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- 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 15 fps)
- BEOS R1 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (1330 shots vs 640 shots)
- BEOS R1 has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 6 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareEOS 80D
139 × 105 × 79 mm
730 g (1.61 lb / 25.75 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
EOS R1
158 × 150 × 87 mm
920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)
EOS 80D is 19mm narrower, 44mm shorter, and 9mm thinner than EOS R1.
EOS 80D is 190 g lighter than EOS R1.
Depth (front-to-back): 79mm EOS 80D · 87mm EOS R1
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS 80D
139 × 105 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 80D
139 × 79 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS 80D
22.5 × 15 mm · APS-C
338 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 80D
✓ 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 80D
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 139, 105.2, 78.5
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Weight
730 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…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 157.6, 149.5, 87.3
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, CFexpress Type B
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
EVF resolution
9,440,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S
Both cameras share
- ✓Resolution — Both 24.2 MP
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 1053
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS 80D
Pros
- ✓Dual Pixel AF
- ✓24MP APS-C
- ✓Articulating screen
- ✓Good used value
Cons
- –Superseded by 90D
- –No IBIS
- –DSLR platform
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 video, EOS 80D or EOS R1?
EOS R1 scores 9.0/10 versus 6.0/10 for EOS 80D — 6K video for oversampled 4K.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS 80D and EOS R1?
Both cameras share the same 24.2 MP resolution.
Do the EOS 80D and EOS R1 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS 80D has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS 80D or the EOS R1?
EOS 80D reaches 15 fps electronic. EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS 80D and EOS R1?
EOS 80D weighs 730 g and EOS R1 weighs 920 g, so the EOS 80D is 190 g lighter.
Do the EOS 80D and EOS R1 record 4K video?
EOS 80D: 4K up to 60p. EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS 80D and EOS R1 weather sealed?
EOS 80D: Yes. EOS R1: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS 80D and 1,330 shots for the EOS R1, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS 80D launched at $1,199 and EOS R1 at $6,299. The EOS 80D is $5,100 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.