Canon
EOS C400
RF-mount Super 35 cinema camera with 6K 60p, Cinema RAW Light, and built-in 9-stop ND.
$7,999
Launch priceReleased Sep 2024
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 C400 is 2 months newer.
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Wins
EOS C400
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 Resolution (24.2 MP vs 6.2 MP)
- BEOS R1 has higher EVF resolution (9,440,000 vs 3,690,000)
- BEOS R1 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (1330 shots vs 640 shots)
- BEOS R1 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 20 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareEOS C400
162 × 138 × 130 mm
1450 g (3.20 lb / 51.15 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 C400 is 12mm shorter than EOS R1 but it is also 4mm wider and 43mm thicker.
EOS C400 is 530 g heavier than EOS R1.
Depth (front-to-back): 130mm EOS C400 · 87mm EOS R1
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS C400
162 × 138 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 C400
162 × 130 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS C400
26.1 × 13.8 mm · APS-C
360 mm² area
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
2.4× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS C400
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
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 C400
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds Cinema RAW Light, XF-AVC, Apple ProRes
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 162, 138, 130
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
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…
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…
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
Resolution
24.2 MP vs 6.2 MP — higher is better
EVF resolution
9,440,000 vs 3,690,000 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 1053
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS C400
Pros
- ✓6K 60p internal
- ✓Built-in 9-stop ND
- ✓Dual gain sensor
- ✓RF mount
Cons
- –Super 35 only
- –Premium price
- –Large media needs
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 portraits, EOS C400 or EOS R1?
EOS R1 scores 7.5/10 versus 4.0/10 for EOS C400 — 24.2MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS C400 and EOS R1?
EOS C400 is 6.2 MP and EOS R1 is 24.2 MP, so the EOS R1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS C400 and EOS R1 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS C400 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS C400 or the EOS R1?
EOS C400 reaches 20 fps electronic. EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS C400 and EOS R1?
EOS C400 weighs 1450 g and EOS R1 weighs 920 g, so the EOS R1 is 530 g lighter.
Do the EOS C400 and EOS R1 record 4K video?
EOS C400: 6K 60p (max), 4K up to 120p. EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS C400 and EOS R1 weather sealed?
EOS C400: Yes. EOS R1: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS C400 and 1,330 shots for the EOS R1, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS C400 launched at $7,999 and EOS R1 at $6,299. The EOS R1 is $1,700 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.