Canon
EOS C500 Mark II
Full-frame cinema flagship with 5.9K 60p, dual gain sensor, and modular design.
$15,999
Launch priceReleased Sep 2019
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 4.8 years newer.
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Wins
EOS C500 Mark II
Wins
EOS R1
6 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS R1 has higher Resolution (24.2 MP vs 8.85 MP)
- BEOS R1 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (1330 shots vs 520 shots)
- BEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 51,200)
- BEOS R1 has lower Weight (920 g vs 1750 g)
- BEOS R1 has higher EVF resolution (9,440,000 vs 5,760,000)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareEOS C500 Mark II
162 × 138 × 163 mm
1750 g (3.86 lb / 61.73 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 C500 Mark II is 12mm shorter than EOS R1 but it is also 4mm wider and 76mm thicker.
EOS C500 Mark II is 830 g heavier than EOS R1.
Depth (front-to-back): 163mm EOS C500 Mark II · 87mm EOS R1
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS C500 Mark II
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 C500 Mark II
162 × 163 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS C500 Mark II
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 C500 Mark II: 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 C500 Mark II
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds Cinema RAW Light, XF-AVC, Apple ProRes
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 162, 138, 163
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
Resolution
24.2 MP vs 8.85 MP — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
1330 shots vs 520 shots — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 51,200 — higher is better
Weight
920 g vs 1750 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓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
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS C500 Mark II
Pros
- ✓5.9K full-frame
- ✓Dual gain sensor
- ✓Modular design
- ✓Pro cinema I/O
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Large body
- –Requires cinema lenses
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 C500 Mark II or EOS R1?
EOS R1 scores 7.5/10 versus 4.0/10 for EOS C500 Mark II — 24.2MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS C500 Mark II and EOS R1?
EOS C500 Mark II is 8.85 MP and EOS R1 is 24.2 MP, so the EOS R1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS C500 Mark II and EOS R1 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS C500 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS C500 Mark II or the EOS R1?
EOS C500 Mark II reaches 30 fps electronic. EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS C500 Mark II and EOS R1?
EOS C500 Mark II weighs 1750 g and EOS R1 weighs 920 g, so the EOS R1 is 830 g lighter.
Do the EOS C500 Mark II and EOS R1 record 4K video?
EOS C500 Mark II: 4K up to 120p. EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS C500 Mark II and EOS R1 weather sealed?
EOS C500 Mark II: Yes. EOS R1: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the EOS C500 Mark II and 1,330 shots for the EOS R1, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS C500 Mark II launched at $15,999 and EOS R1 at $6,299. The EOS R1 is $9,700 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.